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.
Benefits
- 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.
The Company
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.
Job Description
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.
Skills & Experience
- 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.
Why Should You Apply?
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
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