Wood Machinist
12 hours ago
Coventry
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm Holiday: 28 days (including bank holidays) A privately owned, furniture manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior CNC Programmer to join their team, with the opportunity to progress into a lead role. The company specialises in delivering exceptional bespoke, high-quality freestanding and fitted furniture to a diverse client base. Their portfolio includes heritage and conservation organisations, high-end residential projects, and collaborations with interior designers, architects, and construction companies. Projects range from individual bespoke pieces to large-scale architectural installations, spanning both contemporary and traditional styles. This is a key role within the workshop, supporting CNC operations while contributing to workflow improvements and production efficiency. • Create, prepare, and optimise CAM programmes for 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machinery, • Select appropriate tooling, speeds, materials, and machining strategies to maximise efficiency and quality, • Support the planning and coordination of CNC activities alongside production teams, • Assist estimating and project teams with CNC-related input on costs and production considerations, • Prepare accurate works orders, drawings, and documentation, • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CNC programming (3-axis and ideally 5-axis), • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino, or similar, • Strong understanding of furniture and joinery construction, • Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D technical drawings, • Experience working with flatbed CNC machines, • Good planning, organisation, and communication skills, • Previous Bespoke furniture experience, • Experience with Biesse CNC machines and B Solid software, • Knowledge of timbers, veneers, manufactured boards, and substrates, • Hands-on experience with woodworking machinery and fittings #J-18808-Ljbffr