Laser Operator

**Laser Operator**

**Whats the job & who would it suit?**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laser Operator to join us at SSC Laser in Hixon. The position requires you to set and run state of the art lasers to produce products from CNC files to the specification and quality required by the customer and business. The role would suit someone with experience of working within a manufacturing environment and knowledge of how to operate a Fiber laser, but full training will be provided.

**Where youll be working**

SSC is a successful, fast-paced manufacturing business, offering laser cutting and press brake services to a range of sectors across the UK. Having recently reorganised our workforce and implemented a strategy to deliver continuous improvement and success, we are now looking for new talent to join our fun and friendly team.

Our core values are at the heart of how we do business. If the following values resonate with you, then we may be a great match for one another.
- We work together in the best interests of the business.
- We act with integrity.
- We respect and care about each other.
- We do our best, look to improve and strive for excellence.
- We take responsibility for what we do

**The team youll be working in**

Working within the production team, you will be an integral part of meeting production requirements and maximising capacity, ensuring that we deliver a great result for both the customer and our business.

**What youll be doing**

So that you can get a feel for the job, here is what you will be doing day to day:

- Operation of our flat-bed fiber lasers to cut sheet and plate in mild steel and non-ferrous material with possible progression onto tube fiber laser
- Managing the cutting schedule to meet production requirements and maximize capacity
- Work pro-actively and as part of a team to improve productivity and efficiency
- Packing and labelling of cut parts ready for despatch
- Clear and accurate completion of internal paperwork and job sheets and updating of work operating system.
- Loading and unloading material onto the laser beds
- Use of forklift in a safe and courteous manner
- Checking quality of cut parts
- Cleanliness and tidiness of immediate area
- To check machine operation and carry out daily and weekly maintenance tasks
- To store and organise materials in relevant storage areas** Senior Laser Operators would also**:

- Ensure the smooth running of the Lasers, whilst maintaining quality output at all times.
- Oversee the prioritisation of all orders as per their despatch date
- Oversee jobs on the Laser and support and train less experienced Laser Operators when required, to ensure quality and productivity is maintained at all times, whilst fulfilling your departments role in achieving the OTIF** What youll need to succeed**
**Need to know**
- A knowledge of how to operate a fiber laser would be preferable
- Knowledge of how to read technical engineering drawings** Additional for Senior Operator**
- Able to set and operate all flat-bed lasers (including complex jobs) with no supervision
- Able to adapt approach and style when supporting others** Need to have**
- FLT license is preferred but not essential as training can be given
- Ideally experience of fiber lasers or working with CNC files
- Ideally experience of working within a manufacturing environment **Additional for Senior Operator**
- Experience of training/coaching others
- Experience of troubleshooting and diagnosing machine issues

**Need to demonstrate**

We have a number of core competencies that we believe are fundamental to both individual and business success.

The following competencies will need to be demonstrated for success:

- Being knowledgeable knowing your stuff, with an ongoing passion to learn and develop
- Results focused getting the job done and delivering what was promised
- Effective Team worker & Communicator working effectively with others to achieve a common goal
- Great Organisational skills great at managing priorities and workload
- Takes Responsibility self-starter who works on own initiative and takes individual responsibility
- Effective and Innovative Problem Solver Creatively solving problems or improving what we do

**More about the job**

Hours of work are 38 hours per week rotating as below:
05:45 14:30 Mon Thurs, 05:45 13:45 Friday

13:45 22:30 Mon Thurs, 13:15 21:15 Friday

**Salary**: £23,750 £26,250 depending on previous experience. Additional pay bands depending on experience or if multiskilled on other machines.

**Whats on offer?**

Competitive salary, 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays with the option to purchase an additional week via salary sacrifice. Discretionary profit related bonus, auto-enrolment pension scheme and development opportunities for those keen to progress. Free onsite parking. Free PPE supplied with applicable roles. Early finish on Fridays.

Plus, the chance to work with a great team of people in a relaxed but hardworking environme