Laser Cutting Operative

Shillito Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Company pension

Free on-site parking

32 days holiday

Job summary

Shillito Group are recruiting for a Laser Cutting Operative to join an established engineering and metal cutting business in Sheffield. This position would suit someone with experience in laser cutting, sheet metal or CNC programming who wants to broaden their skills across different cutting technologies.

The role will involve programming CNC cutting machinery, including flame cutting, press brake and 3D waterjet equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in laser cutting, sheet metal or CNC machinery programming.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Some CAD experience is desirable, SolidWorks knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Program CNC cutting machinery including laser, flame cutting, press brake and waterjet.
• Interpret drawings using CAD software and nest components to reduce waste.
• Plan and schedule jobs to maintain production efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and sales to resolve technical queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve cutting processes and productivity.

Skills

Laser cutting experience

CNC programming

Reading engineering drawings

Willingness to learn

Tools

Bystronic machinery

Trumpf machinery

SolidWorks

Job description

Shillito Group are recruiting for a Laser Cutting Operative to join an established engineering and metal cutting business in Sheffield.

This position would suit someone with experience in laser cutting, sheet metal or CNC programming who wants to broaden their skills across different cutting technologies.

The role will involve programming CNC cutting machinery, including flame cutting, press brake and 3D waterjet equipment. Previous experience across all these areas isn't essential, as training will be provided for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

What You'll Be Doing

• Programming CNC cutting machinery, including laser, flame cutting, press brake and 3D waterjet equipment.
• Using CAD software to interpret and produce technical drawings.
• Nesting components to maximise material usage and reduce waste.
• Planning and scheduling jobs to maintain production efficiency.
• Working closely with production and sales teams to resolve technical queries.
• Identifying opportunities to improve cutting processes and productivity.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in laser cutting, sheet metal or CNC machinery programming.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Some CAD experience, with SolidWorks knowledge advantageous.
• Experience with Bystronic, Trumpf or similar machinery would be beneficial.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Someone willing to learn new machinery and develop their technical skills.

Package

• £31,000+ depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Full training and development.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.

This is a good opportunity for someone looking to develop beyond their current experience and gain exposure to several different CNC cutting processes.

Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief