Laser Programmer

Nicholas Associates; Redditch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks holiday inc. bank holidays

Death in Service Benefit - 2x annuals

Employer 3% / Employee 5% Pension

Job summary

Nicholas Associates is seeking a skilled CNC/Multi-axis Laser Programmer to join a precision engineering team in Redditch. You will develop programs for multi-axis laser systems within a modern, high‑quality manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include creating manufacturing methods and SOPs, leading process improvements, and owning Manufacturing Engineering deliverables across NPDI, Production, Purchasing and Quality to ensure milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAM software and multi-axis CNC machining.
• Solidworks knowledge is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create programs for multi-axis laser machines.
• Write methods of manufacture, work instructions and SOPs.
• Lead implementation of process improvements and problem-solving initiatives.
• Take ownership of Manufacturing Engineering deliverables across NPDI, Production, Purchasing and Quality.

Skills

CAM software

Multi-axis CNC machining

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Would you be competent at programming multi axis machinery? (multi axis laser for example)

The basics:

• Role: CNC/Multi axis Laser programming
• Location: Redditch
• Salary: up to £50,360 DOE
• Hours: Mon-Thurs (7.30am to 4.30pm), Fridays ( 7.30am to 12.30pm) - 39 hours per week

Holidays/Benefits:

• Holidays are calculated in hours but work out to be 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year inc. bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks inc. bank holidays following 1 year of continuous service.
• Death in Service Benefit - 2 x annual salary.
• Employer 3% / Employee 5% - Pension.

Overview:

We now require an additional Laser Programmer to join the team. Working in modern purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture precision engineered components.

You will be working in a first-class precision engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of outsourced processes also.

As the Laser Programmer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from start to finish. This a varied role to include:

• creating programs on multi axis laser machinery
• writing methods of manufacture, work instructions and SOP's
• Lead and support the implementation of process improvements and problem-solving initiatives,
• Take ownership and accountability for Manufacturing Engineering deliverables across all relevant business functions, including NPDI, Production, Purchasing, and Quality, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Ensure all tooling required to support safe, robust, and efficient manufacturing processes
• Actively participate in internal and external audits, reviewing outcomes and driving corrective actions to address identified gaps and ensure continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate Laser Programmer may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Knowledge of CAM software and multi axis CNC machining processes
• Previous experience working with Solidworks beneficial

Commutable from: Redditch, Alcester, Worcester, Birmingham and surrounding areas

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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