Saw Operator

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Stable night shift

Belfast location

Job summary

Saw Operator role in Belfast for Optima UK Inc Ltd. Work on a permanent night shift, Sunday to Wednesday, 42 hours per week, starting 7:30pm. You will cut metal using saws and verify dimensions to customer specs, ensuring accuracy and quality.

Ideal candidates have metal processing experience, read cutting plans, and can work to tolerances while following safety rules. Excellent stability and long-term opportunity in a well-established manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery in metal processing or manufacturing.
• Experience with metal saws or cutting machinery.
• Ability to read drawings and cutting plans.
• Comfort with measurements, tolerances and specifications.
• Good mathematical skills.
• Reliable, organized and deadline-driven.
• Team player with health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program metal saws to cut material accurately.
• Check material specs: length, width, thickness, alloy and grain direction.
• Read cutting plans and drawings.
• Measure finished components with micrometers, calipers and tape.
• Carry out first-off and routine dimensional checks.
• Maintain quality and accuracy throughout production.
• Complete production and productivity records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organised working environment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Machining experience

Reading drawings

Measuring skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Health & safety

Tools

Metal saw

Calipers

Micrometers

Forklift operation

Jib cranes

Job description

Saw Operator - Metal Processing

Location: Belfast

Salary: Up to £29,338.40 per annum

Hours: 42 hours per week

Sunday to Wednesday: 7:30pm - 6:00am

Night ShiftThe Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Saw Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience operating metal saws / industrial cutting machinery who is looking for a stable, long-term position working a consistent night shift.

Working as part of the production team, you'll be responsible for accurately cutting metal materials to customer requirements, ensuring all components meet the required specifications, dimensions and tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and program metal saws to cut material accurately.
• Check material specifications including length, width, thickness, alloy and grain direction.
• Read and work from cutting plans and drawings.
• Measure and verify finished components using micrometers, calipers and tape measures.
• Carry out first-off and routine dimensional checks.
• Mark and label finished parts and remnant material correctly.
• Carry out daily checks and basic maintenance of the saw.
• Operate forklift trucks, jib cranes and vacuum lifts when required.
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy throughout the production process.
• Complete production and productivity records.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and PPE requirements.These duties are based on the responsibilities outlined in the original JD.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience operating machinery within a metal processing, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating a metal saw or similar cutting machinery.
• Able to read and work from drawings and cutting plans.
• Comfortable working with measurements, tolerances and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Good basic mathematical skills.
• Reliable, organized and able to work to deadlines.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety.Experience within the metal industry and knowledge of Stelplan would be an advantage.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £29,338.40 per annum depending on experience.
• Consistent night shift working Sunday to Wednesday.
• 42-hour working week.
• Stable, permanent opportunity.
• Established manufacturing environment. If you're an experienced Saw Operator / Metal Processing Operator looking for a stable night-shift opportunity in Belfast, we'd love to hear from you.