Laser Setter Operator Afternoon Shift

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern CNC machinery

Career progression

Weekday pattern, no weekends

Supportive working environment

Skill development in engineering

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd is seeking a CNC Laser Setter Operator in Leicester. The role focuses on setting up and running laser cutting operations, ensuring safety, accuracy and timely production in the folding area.

You will set up materials, adjust tooling, read drawings and support a fast-paced engineering team. The position offers an afternoons shift (2:30pm–1am Mon-Thu) with opportunities for technical development.

Qualifications

• This person can work well alone or in a team.
• Strong eye for detail and ability to read drawings.
• Solid mathematical ability and measurement skills.
• Reliable and physically fit for manual handling.
• Good communication and tidy, safe workspace habits.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, adjust and prepare CNC laser equipment.
• Set-up and adjust material for cutting.
• Locate programs and adjust tonnage and tooling for each part.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Tools

Vernier calipers

Protractors

CNC Laser equipment

Job description

Job Role: CNC Laser Setter Operator

Location: Leicester, LE4

Basic Salary: £15.60 per hour depending on experience

Shift: Afternoons - 2:30pm to 1am Mon to Thu

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with modern CNC laser cutting machinery.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Stable weekday working pattern with no weekend shifts.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to develop technical skills within a specialist engineering company.

About the Company

A specialist sheet metal fabrication business providing high-quality laser cutting and engineering solutions to a range of industries. The company is recognised for its commitment to precision, reliability and quality.

About the role

As a Laser Setter Operator, you will have primary responsibility for all set-ups and production runs, ensuring safety, accuracy and timelines of all jobs, machines and equipment in the folding area.

Key Responsibilities

• Set-up, adjust and prepare CNC Laser
• Set-up and adjustment of material for cutting.
• Locating programs and adjust tonnage and tooling for each part being formed.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Other duties as required.

About you

• This person will work well on their own and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• The appropriate person must have a keen eye for detail, and ability to read drawings.
• They must have pride in their work and maintain a tidy safe workspace.
• Must be reliable, and physically fit (heavy lifting)
• Good mathematical ability and able to use measuring devices such as Vernier callipers and protractors.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced-team environment.