Laser Operator

Laser Operator

If you’re an experienced Laser Operator who would thrive working in a busy manufacturing environment, don’t miss this excellent opportunity to join the professional team at prestigious business Calder Industrial Materials.

Who will I be working with?

Calder Industrial Materials is a highly reputable manufacturing company with headquarters based in Chester, with significant experience delivering high quality, tailored solutions for a wide range of customers worldwide. Calder is one of the UK’s leading building materials suppliers, delivering lead sheet and a wide range of ancillary products to builders’ merchants nationwide. In addition, Calder are also the UK’s leading specialist in lead engineering. The company designs, manufactures and installs radiation shielding and other products in the nuclear, medical and other markets.

So, what will the role of Laser Operator entail?

Reporting to the Fabrication Shop Manager, as a Laser Operator you’ll be responsible for the programming and operation of CNC laser cutting machines to ensure that jobs meet production requirements. Your responsibilities and duties will include, although not be limited to:

• Setting and operating laser to run jobs in line with production requirements
• Punching, laser cutting, folding and final assembly of finished products
• Loading and unloading materials for the laser
• Operating the brake press as and when required
• Ensuring that the quality of the product meets quality assurance standards
• Overseeing levels of stock to ensure adequate levels are maintained
• Carrying out routine maintenance and cleaning of the laser
• Using guillotines and hand tools when necessary

What will I need to be considered for this Laser Operator vacancy?

• Proven experience working as a Laser Operator
• Working knowledge of aspects of sheet metal cutting, forming and sheet metal parts manufacture
• Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Good standard of education
• Superb communication skills
• Good IT literacy
• Ability to work using own initiative, as well as part of a team

Experience working on LVD machines would be advantageous, although not essential.

What will I receive in return?

Salary: Starting at £9.06 per hour, moving to £10.11 following probation (equivalent to £16,960 - £18,925 per annum)

Additional Benefits: Contributory pension scheme following successful probation period, cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes, and free car parking.

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday, 7am to 4:30pm

Contracted Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Chester (Cheshire)

Contract Type: Permanent

All applications to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions.

This Laser Operator vacancy is advertised by JVP Jobs on behalf of the employer Calder Industrial Materials. At JVP Jobs we believe in providing complete transparency for you the job seeker to help you make informed decisions. By applying for this role you are submitting your CV directly to our above named client. Please note that we DO NOT operate as a recruitment agency, all applications will be reviewed directly by the employer Calder Industrial Materials, and should they wish to progress your application further they will be in contact with you.

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