Machinist

Job Purpose

• Weylandts Furniture Creations is looking for an experienced and skilled Machinist to join our WFCF team. The successful candidate will have experience working with timber and sheet materials and be confident operating a range of woodworking machinery to produce high-quality, accurate components and finished products.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a range of woodworking machinery safely and efficiently.
• Accurately machine timber, hardwoods, softwoods, MDF, plywood and other sheet materials.
• Operate router tables using a variety of cutters and tooling.
• Operate band saws for accurate cutting and shaping.
• Operate panel saws for precise sizing of sheet materials.
• Operate mortising and tenoning machinery to produce accurate joints.
• Select the correct cutters, blades and tooling for different materials and applications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, cutting lists and specifications.
• Accurately measure, mark out and machine components to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Assist with machine set-ups, adjustments and tooling changes as required.
• Inspect finished components to ensure they meet required quality standards.
• Identify and report machining defects or inaccuracies.
• Minimise material waste through accurate cutting and efficient machine use.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow all workshop health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and machine guarding.
• Work closely with other members of the production team to meet deadlines and production targets.

Machinery & Skills

The successful candidate should have experience with:

• Router tables and various cutter profiles
• Band saws
• Panel saws
• Mortising machines
• Tenoning machines
• General woodworking machinery
• Timber and sheet-material processing
• Basic machine set-up and tooling changes
• Accurate measuring and machining
• Reading technical drawings and cutting lists

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Previous experience as a timber/wood machinist.
• Good knowledge of woodworking machinery and machining processes.
• Ability to work accurately from drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of timber, sheet materials and grain direction.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety.
• Willingness to learn and develop machining skills further.