Laser Operator

Wentworth James Group; Bird End; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth James Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate laser cutting machines to cut, shape and fabricate metal parts to drawing specifications.

You will read engineering drawings, perform tooling changes, inspect finished parts for quality and maintain a safe, tidy work area.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge with experience in sheet metal work.
• Proficiency in using hand tools for various tasks.
• Basic maths skills for measurements and calculations.
• Previous experience in laser cutting operations is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laser cutting machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld metal parts as required.
• Perform tooling changes and adjustments.
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Utilise hand tools for grinding and finishing tasks.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hand tools

Maths skills

Laser cutting experience (desirable)

Tools

Laser cutting machinery

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Laser Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating laser cutting machines to cut, shape, and fabricate metal parts according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laser cutting machines
• Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
• Fabricate, assemble, and weld metal parts as required
• Perform tooling changes and adjustments
• Inspect finished products for quality assurance
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Utilise hand tools for grinding and finishing tasks

Experience

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Mechanical knowledge with experience in sheet metal work
• Proficiency in using hand tools for various tasks
• Basic maths skills for measurements and calculations
• Previous experience in laser cutting operations is desirable but not essential