Experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Nelson; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company based in Nelson, Lancashire is seeking an Experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer. The ideal candidate will be proficient in SigmaNEST programming and have a strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include processing requests from Sales/CAD, creating nests for laser cutting, and maintaining stock databases. The role offers £17.00 per hour with opportunities for overtime, generous holiday package, and additional benefits including a company pension and onsite parking.

Benefits

£17.00 per hour

38 hours per week

30 days holiday

Company Pension

On-site secure parking

Overalls & Laundry Service

Staff Events

Qualifications

• Experience with SigmaNEST programming software or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Basic CAD/geometry modification knowledge desirable.
• Good communication skills both verbal and visual.

Responsibilities

• Process requests from Sales & CAD departments using DXF techniques.
• Create nests for Mitsubishi fibre laser cutter.
• Identify potential problem parts and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage stock/offcut database for optimal utilisation.
• Communicate with suppliers for sheet purchasing when needed.
• Program work orders to maintain production schedules.

Skills

SigmaNEST programming

Sheet metal manufacturing processes

Technical engineering drawings interpretation

Good numeracy skills

Good computer skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Multi-tasking ability

Tools

Solidworks

CAD software

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer to join a well-established group based in Nelson, Lancashire!

About The Company

They provide an all-round design, laser, fold, and fabrication service to a broad and expanding customer base.

About The Role

• Process Laser/Fold requests from Sales & CAD departments using DXF import techniques to generate work order part files for cutting.
• Create nests for Mitsubishi 4kw fibre laser cutter.
• Identify potential problem parts before they get to the machine, applying relevant tagging/lead‑in/cut path solutions and/or liaising with CAD department.
• Communicate with laser operator to troubleshoot in the event of program errors, rejected parts, stock issues etc.
• Manage and maintain stock/offcut database, ensuring maximum utilisation/minimum waste.
• Sheet purchasing in the event of stock shortfall/replenishment (communicating with suppliers, submitting RFQs, raising purchase orders).
• Program work orders in a logical manner – collaborating with department leads to ensure production schedules are maintained.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with SigmaNEST programming software highly desirable (or equivalent industry standard programming software – Lantek, Radan).
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes and the ability to read, interpret and work from technical engineering drawings.
• Basic CAD/geometry modification knowledge desirable but not essential. “Solidworks” is desirable.
• Good numeracy and computer skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and visual.
• Problem solving skills.
• The ability to multi‑task.

Benefits

• £17.00 per hour to start. Candidates with Solidworks & Excel skills can expect a higher rate.
• 38 Hours per week.

Shift Pattern & Additional Benefits

• Mon – thus 08:00 – 16:30. Fri 08:00 – 14:00, possible option of a 4-day week once “in the swing”.
• Overtime available.
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 day after 5 years’ service.
• Company Pension.
• Overalls & Laundry Service.
• On-site secure parking.
• Staff Events.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.