Sheet Metal Machine Operator – Press Brake, CNC & Laser

NuStaff Recruitment Ltd; Sparkford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NuStaff Recruitment Ltd in Sparkford is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join a busy sheet metal fabrication team. You will set up and run press brake, CNC router and laser machines, working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and plastic.

The role involves loading materials, applying nesting software, inspecting parts and maintaining documentation, with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork to meet delivery targets.

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.

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

Machine operation

Nesting software

Measuring tools

Microsoft 365

Sage

CIM50

Tools

Nesting software

Microsoft 365

Sage

CIM50

Job description

NuStaff Recruitment Ltd in Sparkford is seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join a busy sheet metal fabrication team. You will set up and run press brake, CNC router and laser machines, working with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and plastic.

The role involves loading materials, applying nesting software, inspecting parts and maintaining documentation, with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork to meet delivery targets.