At a Glance
- Tasks: Set and operate 5-axis laser cutting machinery to create high-quality components.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing team in Coventry with a focus on precision and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, and a clean, safe working environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and collaborative workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of innovative projects and make a tangible impact in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience with 5-axis laser machinery and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 36632 £ per year.
Location: Coventry
Salary: £33,000 - £36,632
Hours: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:30pm | Friday 6:00am - 11:00am
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Role Overview: Groomfield Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced 5-Axis Laser Setter / Operator and 2-Axis Laser Setter / Operator to join a busy manufacturing and fabrication environment in Coventry. Working as part of the Manufacturing team, you will be responsible for setting and operating 5-axis laser cutting machinery to manufacture high-quality components in line with production schedules, engineering drawings and customer specifications. This is a hands-on role where accuracy, attention to detail and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and operate 5-axis laser cutting machinery, ensuring components meet drawing tolerances and customer specifications.
- Manufacture components within agreed timescales and in line with the production build plan.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure accurate machine setup and production.
- Monitor machine performance and make adjustments where required to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Carry out work in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure all finished components meet the required quality standards.
- Report machine faults, quality issues and safety concerns promptly.
- Maintain high standards of workmanship, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Support with additional duties and projects as required by management.
Experience & Skills:
Essential:
- Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience setting and operating 5-axis laser machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Good understanding of machine settings, tolerances and customer specifications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to follow SOPs and established manufacturing procedures.
- Comfortable working to production targets, deadlines and build schedules.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.
Desirable:
- Experience or knowledge of the Prima Power control system.
- Previous experience within a fabrication or precision manufacturing environment.
What We're Looking For:
We are looking for someone who is technically capable, reliable and takes pride in producing high-quality work. The successful candidate will have a strong eye for detail, be comfortable working from engineering drawings and have proven experience setting and operating 5-axis laser machinery.
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