Plasma Operator

Aurora Training; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Training is seeking a Plasma Operator to be based at our Fabrication facility in Huntly, responsible for operating CNC plasma cutting machinery to accurately cut steel plates and components according to drawings and production requirements.

The role requires setting up, loading/unloading, inspecting parts, and maintaining safe working conditions while collaborating with fabricators to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous CNC plasma cutting experience preferred.
• good understanding of steel fabrication and engineering drawings.
• Safety-conscious, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC plasma cutting machinery safely and efficiently.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and cutting specifications.
• Loading and unloading steel plate and finished components.
• Checking cut parts for accuracy, dimensions and quality.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance and consumable changes.
• Identifying and reporting machine or quality issues.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area.
• Working closely with fabricators and the production team to meet workshop deadlines.

Skills

CNC plasma cutting

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Job description

We are seeking a Plasma Operator to be based in our Fabrication facility in Huntly who will be responsible for operating CNC plasma cutting machinery to accurately cut steel plate and components in accordance with drawings, cutting lists and production requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating CNC plasma cutting machinery safely and efficiently.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and cutting specifications.
• Loading and unloading steel plate and finished components.
• Checking cut parts for accuracy, dimensions and quality.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance and consumable changes.
• Identifying and reporting machine or quality issues.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area.
• Working closely with fabricators and the production team to meet workshop deadlines.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Previous CNC plasma cutting experience preferred.
• good understanding of steel fabrication and engineering drawings.
• Safety-conscious, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication environment.