Cnc Laser Operator

Masstemps; Walsall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps is recruiting an experienced CNC Laser Operator to join a busy manufacturing site near the Walsall area. You will set and run TRUMPF laser cutting machines to produce sheet metal components to drawings and specifications.

You will read engineering drawings, adjust speeds, power and gas, inspect first-off and finished parts with verniers/micrometers, and perform basic maintenance. The role requires safe working practices and the ability to work independently to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience setting machine parameters and making adjustments during production.
• Understanding of different sheet materials (mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium).
• Able to use measuring equipment to check component dimensions.
• Experience identifying and correcting common laser cutting issues.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machines to produce sheet metal components to drawing and job specifications.
• Load and unload sheet materials onto the laser bed safely and efficiently.
• Select and set the correct laser cutting programmes, tooling, materials and machine parameters.
• Make adjustments to cutting speeds, power, gas pressure and other settings to maintain accurate cutting.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Check first-off and finished components using verniers and micrometers.
• Monitor the machine during production and resolve basic operating or cutting issues.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of the machine and surrounding work area.
• Complete production paperwork and record quantities, material usage and quality checks.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Reading engineering drawings

Adjust production parameters

Health and safety awareness

Tools

TRUMPF CNC laser

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Laser Operator to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the Walsall area.

THE ROLE

• Set and operate TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machines to produce sheet metal components to drawing and job specifications.
• Load and unload sheet materials onto the laser bed safely and efficiently.
• Select and set the correct laser cutting programmes, tooling, materials and machine parameters.
• Make adjustments to cutting speeds, power, gas pressure and other settings to maintain accurate cutting.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
• Check first-off and finished components using basic measuring equipment such as verniers and micrometers.
• Monitor the machine during production and resolve basic operating or cutting issues.
• Carry out regular checks on nozzles, lenses and machine consumables, replacing them when required.
• Identify defects such as poor edge quality, excessive dross or incorrect dimensions and make appropriate adjustments.
• Complete production paperwork and record quantities, material usage and quality checks.
• Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of the machine and surrounding work area.
• Work alongside the fabrication team to ensure components are produced correctly and on schedule.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience setting and operating TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Good understanding of laser cutting processes and sheet metal fabrication.
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience setting machine parameters and making adjustments during production.
• Understanding of different sheet materials including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Able to use basic measuring equipment to check component dimensions.
• Experience identifying and correcting common laser cutting issues.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Previous experience working with CNC machinery or sheet metal machinery would be advantageous.
• Must be comfortable working independently and meeting production requirements.

HOURS OF WORK

Monday - Thursday 06:00AM - 14:30PM (Friday 11:30am finish)

OR

Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 16:30pm

RATE OF PAY

£14 - £17ph