Advanced furniture cnc technician

Tool compensation for the differences in length between the tools assumed during programming and the tools to be used for actual machining.

Tool data including geometric characteristics, composition and usage.

Parameters of machines including type, function and how to read and set them, safety and guarding of machinery used.

Optimisation for best yield of materials.

How to set, load, prove (test) and optimise of furniture CNC programmes.

Technical processes, such as capability, awareness of manufacturing procedures, helping to resolve furniture production problems, breakdowns and defining operating procedures.

Tooling and operational process including material technology and furniture manufacturing equipment.

Furniture industry materials and modern and traditional furniture manufacturing methods including wood and timber, manmade composite materials including plywood, MDF (Medium Density Board) and MFC (Melamine Faced Chipboard), veneers, laminates and edging materials, by hand or machinery.

How to maintain furniture CNC/NC (Computer Numerically Controlled/Numerically Controlled) machinery.

Acceptable tolerances of items manufactured from furniture specifications for example allowances for deviation from norm and defect criteria.

Process improvement techniques for example DRIVE (Define, Review, Identify, Verify, Execute), process mapping, DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control), Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Simulation.

Lean manufacturing techniques, for example, Kaizen, Lean, Just in time and 5S.

Health, safety and environmental management and risk assessment for example Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Health And Safety At Work Act (HASAWA), Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) and manual handling.

Safe Systems of Work, the formal procedures for safe methods and procedures adopted during work activities, for relevant processes, including use and maintenance of machinery used.

How to produce and maintain jigs and holding devices.

How to develop and modify furniture CAD drawings in CNC production.

Machine editor software for programme production.

Machine tooling used for example drills, blades or profile cutters.

Machine fault finding techniques and programming fault finding including differences between simple faults which can be rectified and those that required maintenance team for resolution.

Common error codes for furniture CNC machinery used.

Grievance and discipline procedures and conflict management techniques.

Coaching, mentoring and team development techniques such as the GROW model (Goal, Current Reality, Options (or Obstacles) Will (or Way Forward).

Where to send products for next process and how to fill production tickets with accurate information.

Measuring devices such as Vernier callipers and height gauges.

Standard tooling on relevant machinery.

How to run test pieces to ensure tooling data has been entered correctly.

Where to find relevant furniture specifications and drawings.

Product quality standards you need to meet for furniture products produced.

Set tool compensation data in furniture CNC programmes.

Set tool data and parameters in furniture CNC programmes.

Optimise machinery for the best yield of materials.

Set, load, prove and optimise furniture CNC programmes.

Manage resources effectively including raw materials and time.

Select tooling suitable for use with materials being processed for example different varieties of wood.

Set up and operate furniture CNC/NC (Computer Numerically Controlled/Numerically controlled) machinery using appropriate safety measures and guards.

Maintain furniture CNC/NC machinery within limits of responsibility for example lubricating machinery, checking fluid levels, keeping machinery clean.

Apply improvement techniques to furniture manufacturing processes for example using different tooling, aggregate heads, tandem loading or tandem loading.

Work safely at all times, wearing appropriate PPE, adhering to COSHH records and completing health and safety records and reports.

Follow Safe Systems of work for the relevant machining processes.

Produce and maintain jigs and holding devices to ensure sufficient workpiece vacuum.

Develop and modify furniture CAD drawings to suit CNC processes.

Read and interpret furniture specifications and drawings.

Use editor software to modify or create furniture CNC programmes.

Rectify simple machine faults for example fast running, blunt tooling, burn marks or incorrect tool compensation.

Manage self and others and influence teams to achieve objectives.

Apply coaching, mentoring and team development techniques such as the GROW model.

Develop own skills to improve furniture CNC performance.

Train others to use machinery safely to company standards.

Record information required accurately for example production records.

Set tooling in various holders for example HSK (hollow taper shank), tribos and shrinkfit.

Able to check furniture products meet quality standards and furniture specifications.

Thorough and accurate when accomplishing furniture CNC tasks.

Have a safety-first attitude, ensuring the safety of self and others in a furniture CNC machinery environment.

Shows integrity, aims for excellence and manages time effectively.

Strives for improvement in furniture manufacturing processes.

Is professional, demonstrates motivation to succeed and is organised.

Maintain focus and concentration during CNC activities.

An enquiring mind and be, keen to understand how things work.

Sets an example to others, is fair, consistent and reliable.

Takes personal responsibility for meeting objectives of the team and business.

Be flexible in changing environment and demands.

Demonstrates a mature attitude and has a sense of responsibility.

Is able to work with minimal supervision.