Machine Operator

NuStaff Recruitment; Sparkford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NuStaff Recruitment is seeking a Machine Operator for our client in Sparkford. You will set up and run press brake, CNC router and laser machines, handling mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and plastic. 40-hour week with alternating early/late shifts and overtime available.

You will read technical drawings, manage nesting software, measure and inspect parts, complete maintenance records, and help the team meet on-time delivery while following health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Machine Operator on press brakes, CNC routers or lasers.
• Able to use a protractor, square, vernier and tape measure.
• Good knowledge of engineering and production environments.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Nesting software knowledge beneficial.
• Microsoft 365 skills useful, Sage and Cim50 also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate press brake, CNC router and laser machines.
• Load and unload sheet materials and cut parts using nesting software.
• Form and fold sheet metal and plate on the press brake.
• Work from technical drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Measure, inspect and deburr parts, and sort them by job and material.
• Complete paperwork and keep machine maintenance records.
• Work with the team to hit on-time delivery targets and follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Press brake

CNC router

Laser machines

Nesting software

Protractor

Square

Tape measure

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft 365

Sage Cim50

Tools

Press brake

CNC router

Laser equipment

Job description

Role: Machine Operator (Press Brake, CNC Router and Laser)

Location: Sparkford (BA22 7JJ)

Hours: Full time, 40-hour week, alternating weekly early and late shifts. Overtime available. Early: Monday to Thursday 6:00AM - 3:00PM, Friday 6:00AM - 12:00PM. Late: Monday to Thursday 2:00PM - 11:00PM, Friday 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Pay: £31,740.80 per year (£15.26 per hour)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Machine Operator to join a busy sheet metal fabrication team in Sparkford. You'll set up and run press brake, CNC router and laser machines, working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and plastic.

The Role

• Set up and operate press brake, CNC router and laser machines
• Load and unload sheet materials and cut parts using nesting software
• Form and fold sheet metal and plate on the press brake
• Work from technical drawings and Bills of Materials
• Measure, inspect and deburr parts, and sort them by job and material
• Complete paperwork and keep machine maintenance records
• Work with the team to hit on-time delivery targets and follow all health and safety procedures

The Requirements

• Proven experience as a Machine Operator on press brakes, CNC routers or lasers
• Able to use a protractor, square, vernier and tape measure
• Good knowledge of engineering and production environments
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Nesting software knowledge beneficial
• Microsoft 365 skills useful, Sage and Cim50 also beneficial
• Moderate level of fitness and good mobility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one's identity. All of our employee's points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility