Bench Joiner

Skilled Bench Joiner
We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Bench Joiner reporting into the Assembly area team leader, to execute the assembly of finished timber based product as per specifications and to the required level of quality. Attention to detail is key in this role as well as speed of execution. Some degree of hand machining will be involved in some of the work required
Location: Letchworth Garden City, SG6
Job Type : Permanent - Full-time
Salary: £18ph - £20ph
Hours: 8am 4.30pm Mon to Fri - 40 hours per week Overtime 1 x after 40 hours
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
Ability to read and understand 2D and 3D CAD drawings in order to fully comprehend the specification and client requirement.
Ability to read and understand all supportive manufacturing documents such as cutting list or factory orders documentation
Any assembly work will be communicated by the Assembly team leader in order to detail and advise on the manufacturing approach.
In some occasion, a handover meeting will take place on larger project in order to provide a full overview of the project as well as highlight any critical details
Report back to the team leader if any issues are identified during the assembly process
Components required for the assembly process will be fully machined prior to being allocated to bench joiner.
Ability to use hand tools such as hand trimmers, hand saw, hand edger as well as manual tools such has chisels, etc
Knowledge & ability to work with any material such as MFC, MFMDF, sprayed elements, veneered elements or solid wood.
Ensure that quality expectation is maintained throughout the assembly process in line with the customer expectations
Ability to take on large elements for assembly such as reception desks, high end residential furniture, etc
Completion of the work within the allocated timescale
Provide input on assembly methods for current and future work
Ensure that appropriate Personal Protection Equipment is worn at all time
General duties
Based on the shopfloor planning and workload, additional duties and support might be needed in other areas of the business
Occasionally there might be some requirement to attend site in order to carry out some work but the role will be primary factory based.
Challenge current ways of working to increase shopfloor efficiency
Ensure factory housekeeping standards are maintained
Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at all times (use of PPE)
Ensure Environmental standards are maintained at all times
Assist with other business manufacturing processes whenever required.
Qualification
Minimum of 5 years experience as a bench joiner doing similar work is necessary
Possess own joinery tools is necessary
Knowledge of joinery assembly practices is necessary
Knowledge of timber material specification is necessary.
Previous experience in working in a factory environment would be an advantage
We can offer potential personal growth and development within the
business for the right individual based on knowledge, attitude towards work and
commitment.
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