Laser Operator

Engineering @ 365 Ltd; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering @ 365 Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a specialist manufacturing business based in Thurmaston to appoint an experienced Laser Operator. You will operate CNC laser cutting machines from engineering drawings to manufacture parts to tight tolerances, maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

You will load, run, and monitor CNC programs, adjust parameters for optimal cutting, read drawings, perform quality checks, and work closely with production and engineering teams to

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Laser Machinist/CNC Laser Operator.
• Bystronic experience preferable.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC laser cutting machines safely and efficiently.
• Load, run, and monitor CNC laser programs.
• Adjust machine parameters to ensure optimal cutting performance.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications.
• Carry out quality checks on finished components.
• Identify and resolve minor machine or cutting issues.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to meet targets.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Reading engineering drawings

Quality control

Teamwork

Tools

Bystronic

Job description

Thurmaston

£12.71 - £13.50 per hour DOE

Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm

Temp-to-Perm opportunity

Engineering @ 365 is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist manufacturing business based in LE4. Due to continued growth and increased production demand, they are looking to add an experienced Laser Operator to their team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Laser operator with experience in operating CNC laser cutting machines within a manufacturing environment. You will work from engineering drawings to manufacture parts to tight tolerances while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate CNC laser cutting machines safely and efficiently
• Load, run, and monitor CNC laser programs
• Adjust machine parameters to ensure optimal cutting performance
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications
• Carry out quality checks on finished components
• Identify and resolve minor machine or cutting issues
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to meet targets
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Laser Machinist / CNC Laser Operator
• Bystronic experience preferable
• Ability to run CNC laser cutting machinery confidently
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and measurements
• Experience working with sheet metal or similar materials advantageous
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious approach

Engineering @ 365 is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels