Sheet Laser Operative – Full-Time Permanent Role (Late Shift)
The Role
As a Sheet Laser Operative, you will be primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a 12KW Bodor laser cutting machine to fabricate steel lintel components to precise specifications.
This role involves machine set-up, monitoring the cutting process, performing quality checks, and routine maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Safely set up, operate, and monitor CNC sheet laser cutting machine to produce components from sheet metal according to technical drawings and job specifications.
- Material Handling: Load and unload raw materials (sheet metal) onto the laser tower, which will require the use of forklifts. De-nest cut components as required.
- Quality Control: Perform routine dimensional inspections of cut components using various measurement tools to ensure accuracy and consistency with required tolerances and quality standards.
- Programming & Setup: Select and load proper cutting programs, establish stop locations, and adjust laser beam focal points and parameters (power, speed, frequency) for different materials and thicknesses.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform prescribed daily/periodic maintenance and troubleshooting on laser equipment (e.g., cleaning lenses, checking gas levels, ensuring cooling system operation) to ensure optimal performance and report any malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Safety & Housekeeping: Adhere to all factory safety and environmental procedures, ensure correct use of PPE, and maintain a clean and organised work area.
- Documentation & Communication: Complete required quality records, manage tower stock levels, and communicate daily with other department managers and team members regarding workload and any issues.
- Flexibility: Perform a variety of other tasks as production needs require, potentially assisting in other areas like dispatch or de-burring parts.
Skills and Experience
- Experience: Proven experience operating CNC laser cutting machinery, preferably within a manufacturing or sheet metal environment.
- Technical Aptitude: Strong understanding of machine mechanics with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
- Drawing Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and identify potential issues.
- Attention to Detail: A commitment to producing high-quality work with strong attention to detail for precise measurements and cuts.
- Work Ethic: Self-motivated, able to work competently unsupervised, and a reliable team player with good communication skills.
Shift Pattern Available
Late Shift
· Mon – Thurs: 13.30 to 23.45
What We Offer
In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Production bonus scheme
- 32 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Life assurance
- Flexible cash health plan
- Subsidised social events for employees and their families
- Training and career progression opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
If you are looking to build your career within a successful and growing manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
