Experienced and Trainee Machinist / Fabricators

About the role

This role involves manufacturing bespoke designs of eco joists and timber frames using specialist machinery. It also includes producing bespoke profiles and other timber sections for stock and customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Decipher and follow technical drawings and templates.
• Select the correct timber for the task and calculate the quantity needed.
• Use computer-aided design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) or computer numerically control (CNC) software.
• Prepare and operate woodworking machinery.
• Assemble precut wooden parts to build trusses and similar supports or wall sections.
• Move specified precut parts to work area and position parts in jig by hand or using the overhead winch.
• Place metal reinforcement plates over connecting joints and connect parts at joints, using a hammer, screwdriver, or pneumatic staple gun.
• Verify dimensions of precut parts and accuracy of assembly, using ruler and gauges.
• Maintain the machinery to a high standard, ensuring health and safety standards are applied.
• Meet the schedules and tasks assigned by the Manager.
• Process and prioritize orders in a timely manner.
• Work with and liaise with other departments to schedule task completion, delivery, and redelivery.
• Build knowledge on all product ranges, referring customers to expert staff for specialist attention as appropriate.
• Aid and build strong relationships with team members, decorators, architects, and constructors.
• Research and follow industry evolution, best practices, and any other required information.
• Escalate critical issues to management.
• Undertake training as and when required by the business.
• Assist with regular sequential stock counting and annual stock count.
• Assist the department with other day-to-day operations of the Mill and EcoHomes.
• Support the Timber and Boards team when required.
• Complete any other reasonable duties as required by the Manager to support department and business success.
• Adhere to Group Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to the Group Health and Safety Policy.
• Deliver the Group Values in all aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Previous experience with cutting machinery or similar.
• Organised with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work well under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work within a small team.
• All times works in a professional and courteous manner.
• Understands and adheres to strict confidentiality of business and customers information.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Timber knowledge.
• Familiarity with customer service practices.

Skills

• Previous experience with cutting machinery or similar.
• Organised with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work well under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively.
• Able to work within a small team.
• All times works in a professional and courteous manner.
• Understands and adheres to strict confidentiality of business and customers information.

Benefits

• Learning and development of a wide range of skills and knowledge on the job.
• Opportunity to progress within the Group if desired.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time.