CNC Router & Laser Operator – Signage Production Pro

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Whetstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

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Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a CNC Router & Laser Operator for a Leicestershire-based signaling signage manufacturer. The role requires experience operating CNC routers and/or lasers, with responsibility for loading materials like ACM, aluminium, acrylic, PVC, MDF and foamex, and working to production schedules.

The ideal candidate will program or edit jobs using CAD/CAM router software, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment while adhering to health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC routers and/or lasers.
• Able to stand for long periods and communicate well.
• Willingness to learn to operate/set other machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC routers and lasers to cut signage components.
• Load, set, and unload materials (ACM, aluminium, acrylic, PVC, MDF, foamex).
• Program or edit jobs using CAD/CAM or router software.
• Check parts against drawings and job sheets for accuracy and finish.
• Perform basic quality checks and housekeeping.
• Maintain machines and monitor tool wear.
• Ensure correct material orientation, feeds, and speeds.
• Meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with sign makers and production staff.

Skills

CNC Router operation

CNC Laser operation

CAD/CAM programming

Teamwork

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Router software

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a CNC Router & Laser Operator for a Leicestershire-based signaling signage manufacturer. The role requires experience operating CNC routers and/or lasers, with responsibility for loading materials like ACM, aluminium, acrylic, PVC, MDF and foamex, and working to production schedules.

The ideal candidate will program or edit jobs using CAD/CAM router software, perform quality checks, and maintain equipment while adhering to health and safety procedures.