Experienced Professionals & Ambitious Engineering Graduates Welcome
Worsdale Fabrication Ltd – Somerton, Somerset
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Help Shape the Future of Our New Laser Cutting Department
At Worsdale Fabrication Ltd, we're investing in the future.
Following major investment in new large scale tube and plate laser cutting technology, we're looking for a talented CNC Laser Programmer / Technician to join our growing team.
Whether you're an experienced laser programmer looking for a serious challenge, or an engineering graduate with excellent CAD/CAM skills and a passion for technology, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key member of our team and help establish an exciting new department within a well-respected and growing steel fabrication business.
About Us
Worsdale Fabrication Ltd is a family-run steel fabrication company based in Somerton, Somerset.
We work across a wide range of sectors, delivering high-quality steelwork for nuclear, commercial, agricultural, industrial and specialist projects. Quality, innovation and customer service are at the heart of everything we do, and our continued investment in the latest technology reflects our commitment to the future.
The Role
Working with our brand-new CNC tube and plate laser cutting machines, you'll be responsible for programming, setting and operating the equipment to produce high-quality components efficiently and accurately.
This is a varied role where you'll work closely with our drawing office, production team and workshop to ensure jobs run smoothly from CAD model through to finished part.
Responsibilities
- Programming CNC laser cutting machines from SAT and CAD files
- Creating and optimising nests for efficient material utilisation
- Setting up and operating CNC laser equipment
- Editing and optimising programmes where required
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and communicating with the design team.
- Carrying out quality checks to ensure components meet specification
- Supporting continuous improvement within our laser capabilities
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in producing quality work and enjoys learning new technology.
Ideally you'll have:
- Experience programming and operating CNC laser machinery or
- An engineering qualification with strong CAD/CAM skills and a willingness to learn
- Good computer skills and confidence using technical software
- The ability to read engineering drawings
- Excellent attention to detail
- A positive, proactive attitude
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Full training on our new laser cutting technology
- Opportunity to help shape a brand-new department
- Modern workshop with significant investment in new equipment
- Overtime opportunities
- On-site parking
- A supportive, friendly team environment
- Genuine opportunities for career development as the business continues to grow
Why Join Worsdale Fabrication Ltd?
This isn't simply another machine operator role.
We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us, take ownership of our new laser cutting capability and become an integral part of the future of our business.
If you enjoy technology, solving problems and seeing your work make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person