Laser Assistant

4 weeks ago


Stafford, United Kingdom SSC laser Full time

**Laser Assistant**

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Laser Assistant within SSC. In this position you will be required to support the Laser Operator with picking materials required for each job and loading and off-loading of raw and finished materials. The role would suit someone with experience of working within a manufacturing environment. Basic knowledge of how to operate a Fiber 10/12kw laser would be advantageous but not essential.

**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 helping to meet production requirements and maximise 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:

- Training on all Operations of our Fiber 10/12kw lasers to cut sheet and plate in mild steel and non-ferrous material
- Training on all loading and off loading of raw and finished materials
- Working to the cutting schedule to meet production requirements and maximize capacity
- Work pro-actively and 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
- Loading and unloading material deliveries when required
- Operating a 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
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as and when required

**What youll need to succeed**

**Need to know**
- A basic knowledge of how to operate a Fiber 10/12kw laser would be advantageous
- How to operate a forklift, or willing to be trained essential** Need to have**
- Ideally experience of working within a manufacturing environment
- FLT license is preferred but not essential as training can be given

**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, weekly 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**: £21,000 - £22,250 depending on experience.

**Whats on offer?**

Competitive salary, 29 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 Fridays.

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



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