Our client is a successful and well-established manufacturer. They are looking for a Laser Setter Operator / Laser Machine Operative to join their team as the Laser Cutting Supervisor.

Salary up to£32,000 depending on experience+ Overtime at x1.5

Hours of work: 6.40am 4.45pm, Monday - Thursday (3 day weekend!)

The purpose of the Laser Cutting Supervisoris to operate and maintain laser cutting machinery, in order to cut a variety of materials to a high degree of accuracy and precision. The Laser Operator is also responsible for troubleshooting and resolving any technical issues that may arise, as well as maintaining the laser cutting machinery to ensure maximum performance and productivity.

In addition to Laser operation, this role will involve loading and moving the manufactured parts around the factory using a Counterbalance Forklift Truck, therefore an in-date Counterbalance FLT License will be required.

Applicant Requirements:

Experience of using CypCut software is ideal, however experience ofsimilar Laser software is acceptable
In date Counterbalance FLT License, with experience of using a Forklift Truck
Ability to operate and maintain laser cutting machinery with precision and care
Excellent problem solving and communication skills
Be able to read technical drawings and blueprints
Able to check and measure the accuracy of components

Duties:

Set up and operate laser cutting machines using CypCut software
Monitor laser machines during operation
Adjust laser speed and intensity to achieve the desired result
Load and unload cut products using an FLT
Maintain and troubleshoot laser equipment
Monitor the quality of parts produced
Keep records of production and operation of the machines
Loading and unloading sheet metal
Ensure H&S compliance and correct PPE is being used at all times in your area and the correct use of machinery and equipment.
Carry our routine inspections of cut components to ensure accuracy and consistency
De-burring of parts to maintain a high standard finish
Creating and managing TPM for all equipment
Control stock levels and rotation of sheet material
Check gas levels and liaise with supplier/purchasing if required
Ensure parts being programmed are to the latest drawings
Liaise with engineering to update drawing where required
Communicate daily with other dept managers
Assist with the development of the re-ordering process
Manage all machinery consumables
Develop and maintain system

This job will suit someone with an in-date Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck license, with experience in a Laser Machine operation role where CypCut has been used; e.g. CNC Setter / CNC Machinist / Lazer Operative / Lazer Operator / CNC Programmer / Laser Machinist / CNC Setter / similar role.

Production Scheduler / Production Planner