CNC Wood Machinist

We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Wood Machinist to join an established manufacturing business based in East Kilbride.

The company manufactures bespoke panels and components for the retail, hospitality and commercial interiors sectors, working on a wide variety of projects for customers across the UK.

The business operates a 3-axis SCM flat-bed nesting machine with Alphacam used for programming and creating toolpaths. Previous experience with SCM and Alphacam would be preferred.

Candidates from woodworking, shopfitting, furniture, kitchen manufacturing and panel-processing environments would be particularly relevant. However candidates from metalworking or other CNC manufacturing backgrounds will also be considered, provided they have the required flat-bed CNC nesting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating a 3-axis CNC flat-bed nesting machine
• Producing panels and components accurately to job specifications
• Loading and running CNC programmes
• Checking tooling and machine set-ups prior to production
• Monitoring machining operations and making adjustments where required
• Reading and working from technical drawings and production information
• Carrying out quality checks on completed components
• Working with a range of panel-based materials
• Identifying and resolving basic machining and production issue

What We Are Looking For

• Have previous experience setting and operating CNC flat-bed nesting machines
• Understand CNC tooling, machine set-up and machining processes
• Be comfortable loading and running CNC programmes
• Be able to work accurately from drawings and job specifications
• Be able to monitor machining operations and identify basic issues
• Have a strong approach to quality and attention to detail

What's On Offer

• £30k – £40k DOE
• Hourly paid position
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4pm
• Permanent day shift
• Weekday overtime paid at 1.3x
• Weekend overtime paid at 1.5x
• Varied work across bespoke retail and hospitality projects

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