CNC Operator in Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Laser Operator

Location: Shrewsbury
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Hours: Monday – Thursday 07:00–16:00 / Friday 07:00–12:00
Evening Shift Available: Monday – Thursday 16:00–03:00
Department: Production / Manufacturing

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Laser Operator to join a busy sheet metal manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC laser cutting machines to produce high-quality sheet metal components in line with production schedules and customer specifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CNC Laser Operator, ideally with experience using Amada laser cutting equipment, although experience with other laser cutting machinery will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC laser cutting machines to manufacture sheet metal components accurately and efficiently.
• Load and unload raw materials using appropriate lifting equipment where required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, production orders, and work instructions.
• Select the correct cutting programmes, tooling, and machine settings for each job.
• Carry out first-off inspections and routine quality checks using measuring equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to optimise cutting quality and productivity.
• Complete routine machine maintenance, cleaning, and daily operator checks.
• Identify and report machine faults, tooling issues, or material defects.
• Record production data, downtime, and quality information accurately.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience operating CNC laser cutting machines within a sheet metal manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Amada laser cutting equipment is preferred, but other laser machine experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good knowledge of sheet metal materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience with automated material handling or tower storage systems.
• Knowledge of Amada software and nesting programmes.
• Forklift licence or overhead crane experience.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Basic machine maintenance knowledge.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know when you apply, and we will be happy to discuss how we can best support you.