CNC Gas profiling Operatives

Castle Employment Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Overtime rates

Long-service recognition

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting for an experienced CNC Gas Profiling Operative to join a well-established structural steel manufacturer in Wetherby. You will set up and operate CNC gas profiling machinery to accurately cut steel plates and components, reading engineering drawings and ensuring high-quality outputs.

The role offers a Monday to Thursday day shift, a 4-day working week with Fridays off, overtime at enhanced rates, and a competitive benefits package including pension, private

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC gas profiling or similar machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and cutting instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Health and safety conscious and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC gas profiling and profile burning machinery.
• Cut steel plate and components to engineering specifications.
• Read drawings and cutting instructions accurately.
• Monitor operations to maintain quality and production efficiency.
• Carry out related tasks such as grinding, deburring and handling materials.

Skills

CNC gas profiling

CNC plasma cutting

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

CNC Gas Profiling Operative £16.19 per hour | £32,833 per annum | Monday to Thursday | Permanent Days

Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday, Day Shifts

Salary: £16.19 per hour

Castle Employment Group is recruiting for an experienced CNC Gas Profiling Operative to join a well-established and highly respected structural steel manufacturing business based in Wetherby.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Operator with a background in gas profiling, plasma cutting or steel processing to join a busy manufacturing environment offering long-term stability, opportunities for progression and a fantastic 4-day working week with every Friday off!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.19 per hour
• Annual salary of approximately £32,833
• Monday to Thursday working week, with a 3-day weekend
• Permanent day shifts
• Opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (subject to confirmation)
• Attractive pension scheme
• Access to private healthcare
• Long-service recognition
• Genuine opportunities for progression within an established engineering business

The Role

As a CNC Gas Profiling Operative, you will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC profile burning machinery to accurately cut steel plate and components for structural steel manufacturing.

Your responsibilities will include

• Setting up and operating CNC gas profiling and profile burning machinery
• Cutting steel plate and components accurately to engineering specifications
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and cutting instructions
• Monitoring cutting operations to maintain quality and efficient production
• Carrying out associated tasks including grinding, deburring and cutting
• Using overhead cranes to safely move and position steel materials
• Completing quality inspections and relevant documentation
• Identifying machine faults or quality issues and reporting them appropriately
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Working efficiently to meet production targets and deadlines

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous CNC machine operating experience within engineering or manufacturing
• Experience with CNC gas profiling, plasma cutting, flame cutting or similar machinery
• A good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
• Experience working with steel plate or structural steel components
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
• A proactive approach to health and safety
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with CNC oxy-fuel cutting, CNC plasma profiling, overhead cranes or heavy steel fabrication would be particularly advantageous.

Candidates from CNC laser cutting or other steel processing backgrounds with transferable skills are also encouraged to apply.