Leicester | £14.00 - £17.00 per hour
Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Laser Setter Operator looking for your next opportunity?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Laser Setter Operator to join a successful and forward-thinking manufacturing company based in Leicester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the most advanced laser cutting operations in the UK, including the fastest laser in the UK, while developing your skills and progressing into higher-level roles within the business.
If you're looking for a company that invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities for progression, this could be the role for you!
What's on Offer:
£14.00 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience
Permanent, full-time position
Work with the fastest laser in the UK
Excellent opportunities for career progression into higher-level roles
Training and development opportunities
Opportunity to develop your CNC laser setting and programming skills
Work within a modern, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Supportive and skilled engineering team
Long-term career opportunity with an established business
Qualifications
Essential:
Previous experience setting up and operating CNC laser and/or punch machinery
Ideally 1-2 years' experience in a laser setting/operating role
Experience setting and adjusting laser cutting machines
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Good mathematical ability
Experience using precision measuring equipment, including verniers
Understanding of laser cutting gases and parameters
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work to production schedules and deadlines
Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment
Desirable:
Experience maintaining or cleaning laser optics
Experience programming laser/punch machinery
Knowledge of different laser cutting materials and processes
Experience working with lean manufacturing principles
Previous experience working within a sheet metal or fabrication environment
Roles & Responsibilities
Set up, check, adjust and prepare CNC laser jobs for production.
Set up and adjust materials correctly to ensure accurate and efficient production.
Locate and upload the correct programmes via the machine control system.
Select and adjust laser cutting conditions and parameters to achieve optimum results.
Understand and select appropriate laser cutting gases and settings.
Carry out first-piece inspections and subsequent quality checks as required.
Use precision measuring equipment, including verniers, to ensure components meet required specifications.
Load and unload materials and finished products from the machine safely and carefully.
Monitor the quality of finished components and immediately report any issues to the Shift Supervisor.
Monitor equipment and tooling for wear and request maintenance when required.
Carry out basic machine maintenance and repairs where appropriate.
Ensure laser equipment and the surrounding area are set up safely and correctly.
Ensure all safety devices and procedures are followed at all times.
Properly package, identify and move finished products to the correct location.
Maintain accurate production and data collection records.
Work closely with Supervisors, Programmers, Engineers and Operations to improve programmes, processes and production methods.
Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities.
Cross-train across other areas of the manufacturing plant as required.
Requirements
As a Laser Setter Operator, you will also be expected to:
Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your own work.
Work efficiently within a fast-paced production environment.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
Follow all company Health & Safety procedures.
Be comfortable handling, lifting and moving sheet metal and steel materials.
Demonstrate a proactive approach to identifying and resolving production issues.
Work effectively as part of a wider manufacturing team.
Be keen to learn and develop, with the ambition to progress into more senior roles within the business.
Career Progression
One of the biggest benefits of this opportunity is the genuine progression available.
The company is keen to develop its people and offers opportunities to progress into higher-level technical, supervisory and engineering roles for individuals who demonstrate the right skills, attitude and ambition.
You'll also have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working with cutting-edge laser technology and the fastest laser in the UK, making this an excellent role for someone looking to develop their long-term career within advanced manufacturing.
About the Role
This is a hands-on position working within a busy production environment, where you will be responsible for the safe and accurate set-up and operation of CNC laser machinery.
You will play an important role in ensuring jobs are produced efficiently, accurately and to the required quality standards, while working closely with the wider engineering and production teams to continually improve processes.
The role involves bending, lifting and pushing heavy steel and sheet metal, so a safety-conscious approach and ability to work within a physically demanding production environment are essential.
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
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Salary description
£14.00 - £17.00 per hour