CNC Laser Operator

Masstemps Ltd; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps Ltd in the Wednesbury area is seeking an experienced CNC Laser Operator to join a busy sheet metal fabrication team. You will set and operate TRUMPF laser cutting machines and ensure parts meet drawings and specifications.

You will load materials, adjust machine parameters, read engineering drawings, check first-off parts, and maintain equipment. A solid understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment is essential; experience with verniers and micrometers is

Qualifications

• Experience setting and operating TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication.
• Good health and safety understanding in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using basic measurement tools to verify dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machines to produce sheet metal components to drawings 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.

Skills

TRUMPF CNC laser

Reading drawings

Measuring with verniers/micrometers

Health & safety in manufacturing

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Job description

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced

CNC Laser Operatorto join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the

Wednesburyarea.

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 preferred but not essential.


• Understanding of different sheet materials including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.


• Able to use basic measuring equipment to check component dimensions.


• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing/fabrication environment.


• Previous experience working with CNC machinery or sheet metal machinery would be advantageous.

HOURS OF WORK

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