Flame Cutting Machine Operator

Proactive Personnel Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp to perm opportunity

On-site role

Job summary

Proactive Personnel Ltd is seeking a Water Jet / Flame Cutting Machine Operator to join a manufacturing team in a temp-to-perm role. The job includes operating water jet and flame cutting equipment, loading materials, and meeting production targets in a safety-conscious environment.

The ideal candidate has prior experience with flame cutting, oxy-propane or profile burner operations, and the ability to read basic drawings. Training will be provided to move into night shifts after initial days.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Flame cutting, Oxy propane or profile burner is required.
• Experience in industrial machine operation, CNC machinery, metalworking or production environments is advantageous.
• Ability to read basic measurements or engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate water jet and/or flame cutting machinery.
• Load and unload materials safely.
• Set and operate machines according to production requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

Flame cutting

CNC machinery

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Tools

CNC control systems

Oxy-fuel equipment

Job description

Water Jet / Flame Cutting Machine Operator

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 8:00am–2:30pm

Future Shift: Once fully trained, the role will move onto nights: 10:00pm–8:00am, 4-on/4-off shift pattern

Pay: Weekly

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Water Jet / Flame Cutting Machine Operator to join an established engineering company.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous flame cutting machine operating experience who is looking to develop their skills within a specialist engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating water jet and/or
• flame cutting machinery
• Loading and unloading materials safely
• Setting and operating machinery in accordance with production requirements
• Working from job specifications and engineering information
• Ensuring finished components meet the required standards
• Carrying out basic quality checks
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Following all company health & safety procedures
• Working towards production targets and deadlines
• Carrying out other general machine-operating duties as required

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Machine Operator, Flame cutting, Oxy proprane or profile burner is required.
• We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:
  • Industrial machine operation
  • CNC machinery
  • Engineering or manufacturing environments
  • Metalworking
  • Production machinery
• Reading basic measurements or engineering drawings

We're looking for someone who is:

• Reliable and hardworking
• Mechanically minded
• Comfortable working around industrial machinery
• Able to follow instructions and work safely
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team

Working Hours & Pay

Initial day shift:

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00am–4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am–2:30pm
• 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Two 10-minute paid breaks

Once fully trained:

• 10:00pm–8:00am
• 4-on / 4-off shift pattern
• Pay: £17.88 per hour