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Broxap
Broxap is a successful family-owned business and is amongst the UK market leaders in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-quality structural, architectural metalwork, and street furniture products using a range of materials: mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, castings, glass, polycarbonate.
We are seeking an experienced Laser Machine Operator to join our dynamic team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining our busy Laser Cutter.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate the Amada Laser Cutter.
- Ensure the correct programs are cut in the appropriate sequence.
- Load the auto sheet loading tower with the correct materials in the designated stations.
- Efficiently unload the laser cut parts from the tower and sort onto pallets/locations for delivery into the relevant fabrication shops.
- Label the laser cut parts with the correct works order.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping, ensuring that the cleaning of critical components is carried out to a strict regime. This includes, but is not limited to, gas levels, critical components, waste trays, and consumables.
- Carry out the daily setup to ensure accurate focal and laser beam/cutter operation.
- Achieve a clean and burr-free cut.
- Organise “Lights out” cutting. The laser machine is programmed to cut and load throughout the night.
- Inspect finished products for quality.
- Keeping material stocks at agreed levels at all times to ensure the machine is always running, thereby eliminating downtime with material stock outs.
- Assist other areas of the business as and when required.
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Candidate Profile:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with laser cutting machinery (preferably Amada).
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
- Flexibility with working hours as shift work may be required.
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Working Arrangements:
- Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 1:30pm - additional hours as may be required. This may alter into shift work as the department evolves;
- 25 days holiday entitlement plus 8 bank holidays;
- Competitive market salary;
- Free car parking;
Interested candidates are invited to complete an application form, downloadable from the Careers section on our website: www.broxap.com. Alternatively, you may provide your CV with a covering letter to:
HR Department, Rowhurst Industrial Estate, Chesterton, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffs, ST5 6BD.
You may also send your application via e-mail to: recruitment@broxap.com.
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