£32,833.3 monthly
£16.19 per hour | £32,833 per annum | Monday to Thursday | Permanent Days
Location: Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday to Thursday, Day Shifts
Salary: £16.19 per hour | £32,833 per annum
Castle Employment Group is recruiting for an experienced CNC Plasma Profiling Operative to join a well-established and highly respected structural steel manufacturing business based in Wetherby.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CNC Operator with a background in plasma cutting, steel profiling or metal processing to join a busy manufacturing environment offering long-term stability, opportunities for progression and an excellent 4-day working week with every Friday off!
Competitive hourly rate of £16.19 per hour
Annual salary of approximately £32,833
Monday to Thursday working week, with a 3-day weekend
Permanent day shifts
Opportunities for overtime at enhanced rates
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (subject to confirmation)
Attractive pension scheme
Access to private healthcare
Long-service recognition
Genuine opportunities for progression within an established engineering business
As a CNC Plasma Profiling Operative, you will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC plasma cutting machinery to accurately cut and profile steel plate and components used in structural steel manufacturing.
Your responsibilities will include:
Setting up and operating CNC plasma profiling and cutting machinery
Cutting steel plate and components accurately to engineering specifications
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and cutting instructions
Monitoring cutting operations and adjusting machine settings where required
Ensuring accurate cutting dimensions, tolerances and quality standards
Carrying out associated tasks including grinding, deburring and finishing
Using overhead cranes to safely move and position steel materials
Completing quality inspections and relevant production documentation
Identifying machine faults, cutting defects or quality issues
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
Working efficiently to meet production targets and deadlines
We are keen to speak with candidates who have:
Previous CNC machine operating experience within engineering or manufacturing
Experience with CNC plasma cutting, steel profiling or similar CNC cutting machinery
A good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications
Experience working with steel plate or structural steel components
Knowledge of CNC machine setting, operation and cutting processes
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality
A proactive approach to health and safety
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience with CNC plasma profiling, CNC gas cutting, flame cutting, overhead cranes or heavy steel fabrication would be particularly advantageous.
Candidates from CNC laser cutting, oxy-fuel profiling or other steel processing backgrounds with transferable skills are also encouraged to apply.
If you're an experienced CNC Operator looking for a permanent day shift position with a fantastic work-life balance and long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Caitlin at Castle Employment Group for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
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