CNC Programmer (Joinery)

CNC Programmer – Bespoke Joinery & Cabinet Making

We are looking for an experienced CNC Programmer to join a busy joinery and furniture manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a background in bench joinery or cabinet making, with a strong understanding of how bespoke furniture and joinery are manufactured.

This role would suit someone who has progressed from a hands-on joinery or cabinet-making background into CNC programming and can prepare accurate, efficient programmes for machine operators to run.

Key Responsibilities

• Create CNC programmes and nesting layouts for joinery and cabinetry production.
• Select appropriate tooling and develop efficient machining strategies.
• Standardise machining methods to improve consistency across production.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cycle times, improve efficiency and minimise programming errors.
• Prepare jobs and ensure all necessary information is ready before reaching the machines.
• Support and train CNC operators, sharing knowledge and improving processes.
• Work closely with the workshop team to ensure programmes are accurate and suitable for manufacture.

Skills and Requirements

• Previous experience as a bench joiner or cabinet maker, with a strong understanding of joinery manufacturing.
• Proven experience in CNC programming and nesting within a woodworking, furniture or joinery environment.
• Good understanding of tooling, machining strategies and production processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot programming issues and identify process improvements.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to support and train machine operators.