At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC router, manage materials, and ensure high-quality production.
- Company: Joinery and manufacturing workshop focused on quality craftsmanship.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, standard hours, overtime opportunities, and a modern workspace.
- Other info: Enjoy a clean, well-equipped workshop with great career potential.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and create bespoke joinery with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: CNC operating experience and ability to read manufacturing drawings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are a high-quality joinery and manufacturing workshop looking for a skilled and detail-oriented CNC Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating our flat-bed nesting CNC router, processing sheet goods, and producing precise components for cabinetry, bespoke joinery, and fit-outs. You will work closely with our design and assembly teams to ensure material optimization, accuracy, and minimal waste.
Key Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Set up, load, and safely operate a flat-bed nesting CNC router.
- Material Management: Select, inspect, and load sheet goods (MDF, ply, MFC, solid surface) onto the bed, ensuring correct tooling and vacuum hold-down setup.
- Quality Control: Monitor machining runs, check component tolerances against drawings, and ensure a high-quality edge finish.
- Workflow Coordination: Efficiently sort, label, and organize nested parts for the assembly.
- Maintenance: Perform daily machine maintenance, tool changes, bed skim-runs, and keep the CNC area clean and safe.
Skills & Experience Required
- CNC Experience: Proven experience operating a CNC router within a woodworking, joinery, or shopfitting environment (flat-bed/nesting experience is highly advantageous).
- Drawing Interpretation: Ability to confidently read and interpret manufacturing drawings and cutting lists.
- Material Knowledge: A strong understanding of various timber products, sheet materials, and how they behave during machining.
- Software Familiarity: Experience using or navigating CAD/CAM interfaces (e.g., VCarve or nesting software) is a major plus, though training on our specific system can be provided.
- Attributes: High attention to detail, a proactive attitude toward workshop safety, and the ability to work independently.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Standard working hours: [e.g., Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM].
- Overtime opportunities during peak periods.
- A clean, well-equipped, and modern workshop environment.
- Workplace pension and holiday entitlement.
If you have the machining experience and a sharp eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.
CNC Router Operator / Joinery Machinist employer: Rocket Exhibitions & Events Ltd
Join our high-quality joinery and manufacturing workshop, where we pride ourselves on a supportive work culture that values precision and craftsmanship. As a CNC Router Operator, you will benefit from competitive pay, standard working hours, and opportunities for overtime, all within a clean and modern environment that fosters employee growth and development. We are committed to providing our team with the tools and training necessary to excel in their roles, making this an excellent place for skilled professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Rocket Exhibitions & Events Ltd Recruitment Team
