Guillotine Operator

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temp-to-Perm

Day shift

Long-term ongoing work

Permanent position opportunity

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is recruiting an experienced Guillotine Operator / Guillotine Machine Operator with an Overhead Crane Licence to join a busy manufacturing environment in Dudley. You will cut sheet metal and operate overhead lifting equipment to move materials safely and efficiently.

Working Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm on a day shift, this is a temporary to permanent role with weekly pay and the opportunity to secure a permanent position after a successful temporary period.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Guillotine Operator or Guillotine Machine Operator in a metal fabrication environment.
• Experience operating guillotines within manufacturing/engineering settings.
• Valid Overhead Crane Licence / Certificate required.
• Experience using lifting equipment to move heavy materials.
• Ability to interpret measurements and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set guillotine machinery safely and accurately.
• Cut sheet metal, steel and materials to specified sizes.
• Read measurements, drawings and job specs to ensure correct dimensions.
• Set up machines and verify dimensions against drawings.
• Operate overhead crane to lift, move and position materials.
• Load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Guillotine operator

Overhead crane operation

Reading drawings

Quality checks

Tools

Industrial guillotine

Job description

Guillotine Operator / Overhead Crane Operator

Location: Dudley

Salary: £13 - £14 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Guillotine Operator / Guillotine Machine Operator with a valid Overhead Crane Licence to join a busy manufacturing and engineering environment.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period.

The Role

As a Guillotine Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and accurate cutting of sheet metal and other materials, alongside the use of overhead lifting equipment.

Duties will include:

• Operating and setting guillotine machinery
• Cutting sheet metal, steel and other materials to required sizes
• Reading measurements, drawings and job specifications
• Setting machinery and checking dimensions
• Operating an overhead crane to lift, move and position materials
• Loading and unloading materials safely
• Moving raw materials and finished products around the factory
• Carrying out quality checks and ensuring accurate production
• Following production schedules and manufacturing instructions
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Complying with Health & Safety procedures and company policies
• Working as part of a busy production, manufacturing and engineering team

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Guillotine Operator, Guillotine Machine Operator, Sheet Metal Worker or Production Operative
• Experience operating industrial guillotines within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or sheet metal environment
• A valid Overhead Crane Licence / Overhead Crane Certificate
• Experience using lifting equipment to safely move heavy materials
• Ability to work from measurements, specifications and engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing processes
• Good awareness of workplace Health & Safety
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

• £13 - £14 per hour
• Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
• Day shift
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Long-term ongoing work
• Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Support from the Pertemps recruitment team