Laser Operator

Job Title:

Laser / Punching Operator

Location:

Ferryhill

Salary: £15.25 per hour (including shift allowance) + Overtime

Working Hours:

• 38.5 hours per week on a rotating two-shift pattern:
• Early Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-2:30pm;
  Friday, 6:00am-12:30pm
• Late Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:30pm-11:00pm;
  Friday, 12:30pm-7:00pm

The successful candidate will complete their first-day induction on day shift before moving onto the two-shift rotation.

• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme*
• Death in Service (2x annual salary)*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• 24/7 GP and wellbeing services*
• Discounted gym membership*
• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Safe working environment
• Permanent staff benefits apply once transitioned from temporary to permanent employment.

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting this company in the search for a Laser / Punching Operator.

This Company is a leading manufacturing business based in Ferryhill, producing high-quality fabricated and manufactured components. This opportunity would suit an experienced laser operator who is confident running machinery independently and working accurately from engineering drawings.

This Laser / Punching Operator position involves operating and setting laser cutting machinery within the production environment. You will work independently through a variety of jobs while ensuring components are produced accurately and inspected to the required quality standards.

• Operate Trumpf or Bystronic fibre and CO2 laser machinery.
• Set machine tools for individual production jobs.
• Work independently through varying production requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Work with both first and third angle projection drawings.
• Carry out in-process inspections at the required frequency.
• Ensure manufactured components meet the required quality standards.
• Monitor machine operation throughout the production process.
• Follow all relevant production and health and safety procedures.
• Work effectively as part of the wider production team.
• Operate Trumpf punching machinery where experience allows.

• Previous experience operating Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery.
• Experience with fibre and/or CO2 laser cutting equipment.
• Ability to independently operate and set machinery.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.
• Ability to interpret both first and third angle projection is essential.
• Ability to carry out accurate in-process inspections.
• Ability to work effectively without close supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Previous experience operating Trumpf punch machinery would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Candidates without punching experience may have the opportunity to receive future training depending on performance.

If you’re an experienced Laser Operator looking for a long-term opportunity within an established engineering manufacturer, this position offers the chance to utilise your existing laser cutting skills while potentially developing additional experience on punching machinery