CNC Laser Operator
Pickles Recruitment
6 am - 2pm, then 2pm to 10 pm - with the option to work until midnight Monday to Thursday and have Friday off - total hours for all roles is 37.5 per week with 30 mins unpaid lunch.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines.
- Load and unload sheet metal safely.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Select the correct programs and materials for production.
- Monitor machine performance throughout production runs.
- Carry out first-off and in-process quality inspections.
- Ensure components meet customer specifications.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
- Report machine faults or quality concerns promptly.
- Work to production schedules and targets.
- Maintain a safe and tidy working area.
- Previous CNC manufacturing experience is essential.
- Previous laser cutting experience is preferred but not essential.
- Ability to read engineering drawings.
- Experience using measuring equipment (verniers, calipers, etc.).
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.
Desirable Skills (for the CNC Laser Operator)
- Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf, Amada, or similar laser machines.
- Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication.
- Forklift or overhead crane experience.
- Lean manufacturing knowledge.
- Basic machine programming or editing experience.
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