Trainee CNC Machine Operator

**Based at**: Church Road, Northolt.

**Hours**: 40 hours per week.

Although the hours of work will normally be 07.00 - 16.00 or 08.00 - 17.00, Mon - Fri, complete flexibility is required as start and finish times will be based on the needs of the department. There will also be the need for occasional weekend shifts.

May suit a College leaver with some experience of woodworking, associated tools and materials.

Willingness and hunger for learning new skills.

Computer literate.

Be aware of CAD/CAM software and how it works.

**Must have a driving licence, be at least 18 for insurance purpose and no driving convictions.**

Must be willing to travel to our various branches.

Valid Counterbalance forklift licence would be beneficial _but not essential_.

**The role**:
The role is for a trainee CNC machine operator to join our team based in our Northolt production centre, to learn from the bottom up. The position will require work to be completed to a very high standard and a strong team ethic is essential. The work carried out, including jobs for retail and trade customers, must be performed to a professional standard and within the agreed lead-times for our customers. Other duties, such as helping with receipt of goods in the warehouse and assisting with the preparation of large-scale jobs for spray finishing will be needed from time to time. The main job for this role is constructing pre-hung door sets for trade customers, for which full training will be given.

**Duties**:

- Assembly of door kits or sets
- Construction of pre-hung door sets using CNC machine.
- Measuring, cutting and machining doors and frames for customers to set measurements and handing’s, according to relevant paperwork.
- To carry out showroom work when required at our branches.
- Assist with domestic installation of doors and ironmongery when required.
- Creating vision panels and glazing doors
- Rebating pairs of doors
- Organising jobs so that work can progress in the most efficient way possible.
- Maintenance and upkeep of the workshop facilities, including power tools and dust extraction equipment, ensuring it is kept up to health and safety standards.
- Preparation work - Unwrapping, checking, cleaning and sanding before, during and after machining has occurred.
- Passing all completed carpentry jobs back to the Production Centre Manager (PCM).
- Assisting with checking of the quality of all incoming doors to be worked on.
- Assisting with the warehouse operation, moving and storing of doors.
- Planning workload in order of commitments made.
- Ensuring accurate locations for stock is kept (forklift required / training can be provided).
- Wrapping doors post workshop in order to protect them during transit.

**General Duties**
- Take a pride in the quality of work produced and show initiative.
- Deliver excellent customer service that exceeds all customer’s expectations.
- Take in deliveries and follow the Company processes to conclusion.
- Keep warehouse, yard and damaged door area clean and tidy.
- Ensure that all customers are dealt with efficiently, courteously and as promptly as possible.
- Keep paperwork precise and clear so that tasks may be followed by colleagues.
- Ensure that all Company systems and procedures are followed at all times.
- Keep a tidy, safe working environment following all Health and Safety procedures.
- Supplied company uniform to be worn at all times and kept neat, clean and presentable.
- Assist with the training and development of all new recruits.
- Report any Health and Safety issues to your Line Manager.
- Take on any reasonable ad hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of The Company.
- Work additional or flexible hours to suit the needs of the production centre.

**Skills Required**:

- Knowledge and experience of using jigs and routers.
- Experience of working with high quality finished products and maintaining them to a high standard.
- Experience of working with different types of wood and the properties associated with them.
- Ability to understand paperwork detailing the specifications of jobs including sizes, handing’s, colour, ironmongery positions etc.
- Ability to work with heavy items, such as fire doors and hardwood frames.
- A high level of attention to detail with regard to finishing of joints and cut-outs.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience of working on doors and frames with power tools.
- Excellent organisational skills**.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Northolt: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Trainee CNC