Laser Operative

Laser Setter Operator Wanted – Fantastic Progression Opportunity!

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!

• £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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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…