Cnc Laser Operator
Job in
Walsall, West Midlands, WS1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
Masstemps
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced CNC Laser Operator to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the Walsall area.
THE ROLE- Set and operate TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machines to produce sheet metal components to drawing and job specifications.
- Load and unload sheet materials onto the laser bed safely and efficiently.
- Select and set the correct laser cutting programmes, tooling, materials and machine parameters.
- Make adjustments to cutting speeds, power, gas pressure and other settings to maintain accurate cutting.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions and tolerances.
- Check first-off and finished components using basic measuring equipment such as verniers and micrometers.
- Monitor the machine during production and resolve basic operating or cutting issues.
- Carry out regular checks on nozzles, lenses and machine consumables, replacing them when required.
- Identify defects such as poor edge quality, excessive dross or incorrect dimensions and make appropriate adjustments.
- Complete production paperwork and record quantities, material usage and quality checks.
- Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance of the machine and surrounding work area.
- Work alongside the fabrication team to ensure components are produced correctly and on schedule.
- Previous experience setting and operating TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machinery.
- Good understanding of laser cutting processes and sheet metal fabrication.
- Able to read and work from engineering drawings.
- Experience setting machine parameters and making adjustments during production.
- Understanding of different sheet materials including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
- Able to use basic measuring equipment to check component dimensions.
- Experience identifying and correcting common laser cutting issues.
- Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
- Previous experience working with CNC machinery or sheet metal machinery would be advantageous.
- Must be comfortable working independently and meeting production requirements.
Monday - Thursday 06:00AM - 14:30PM (Friday 11:30am finish)
OR
Monday to Friday - 08:00am - 16:30pm
RATE OF PAY£14 - £17ph
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