Wood Machinist

Wood Machinist

Salary: £13 to £14 per hour, dependant on experience

Full Time: Permanent, 39 hours per week

Location: Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Days: Monday to Thursday 7am to 3.30pm and Friday 7am to 2.30pm

About Curtis Furniture

Curtis Furniture is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality hotel bedroom furniture, supplying leading hotels across the UK. We’re growing quickly, investing in our people, and building a workplace where teamwork, consistency, and pride in what we produce really matter.

All our manufacturing is based at one location, meaning no site hopping just a strong team working together every day in a well organised, supportive environment.

About the Role

Are you a skilled Wood Machinist with a passion for precision and craftsmanship? We’re looking for an experienced professional to join our growing team, specialising in a wide variety of spindle work and traditional woodworking techniques.

As a key member of our workshop team, you’ll be responsible for operating and maintaining a range of woodworking machinery, with a particular focus on spindle moulders and custom spindle work. You will work on both bespoke and production projects, ensuring each piece meets high quality standards.

Requirements

Set up and operate machinery such as routers, spindle moulders, dim saws, belt sandersRead and work accurately from CAD drawings, cutting sheets and technical documentsEnsure all machined parts meet strict quality standards and tolerancesProduce a variety of turned and moulded components to tight tolerancesMaintain tools and machines to ensure optimum performance and safetyCollaborate with joiners and designers on custom and repeat projectsMaintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop environment

Desirable Skills

Proven experience as a wood machinist, particularly with spindle mouldersStrong understanding of woodworking techniques and safety standardsAbility to work from technical drawings and design specificationsExcellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality craftsmanshipAble to work independently and as part of a teamDeep understanding of various timber species and their machining properties

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