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Laser Operator and Programmer
Job Posted: 9 days ago
Salary: £ 17 - 17 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nelson, Lancashire
Expire in: 19 days
Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Laser Operator & Programmer to join a well-established group based in Nelson, Lancashire!
About The Company:
They provide an all-round design, laser, fold, and fabrication service to a broad and expanding customer base. They are primarily a sub-contract fabricator offering our customers unrivalled support in the design and manufacture of steel and stainless-steel and aluminium fabrications.
We have a vacancy for an experienced Laser operator & Programmer to join their Laser & Fold department.
The ideal candidate will understand both the laser and fold operations, some leadership skills will be required.
Training can be given for the candidate with the right attitude
About The Role
* Process Laser/Fold requests from CAD departments using DXF import techniques to generate work order part files for cutting & folding using SigmaNest software.
* Create nests for Mitsubishi 4kw & 8kw fibre laser cutter.
* Identify potential problem parts before they get to the machine, applying relevant tagging/lead-in/cut path solutions and/or liaising with CAD department.
* Communicate with other laser operators to troubleshoot in the event of program errors, rejected parts, stock issues etc.
* Manage and maintain stock/offcut database, ensuring maximum utilisation/minimum waste.
* Sheet purchasing in the event of stock shortfall/replenishment (communicating with suppliers, submitting RFQs, raising purchase orders).
* Program work orders in a logical manner – collaborating with departments leads to ensure production schedules are maintained.
Skills & Experience
* Experience with SigmaNEST programming software highly desirable (or equivalent industry standard programming software – Lantek, Radan).
* Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes and the ability to read, interpret and work from technical engineering drawings.
* Basic CAD/geometry modification knowledge desired but not essential. “Solidworks” is desirable.
* Good numeracy and computer skills
* Good communication skills both verbal and visual
* Problem solving skills
* The ability to multi-task
Benefits
* £17.00 per hour to start. Candidates with Solidworks & Excel skills can expect a higher rate.
* 38 Hours per week
* Mon – Thus 08:00 – 16:30 Fri 08:00 – 14:00
* Overtime available
* 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 day after 5 years’ service
* Company Pension
* Overalls & Laundry Service
* On-site secure parking
* Staff Events
Salary Information
£17.00 per hour to start
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