Experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer

An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer to join a well-established group based in Nelson, Lancashire!

About The Company:

They provide an all-round design, laser, fold, and fabrication service to a broad and expanding customer base.

We have a vacancy for an experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer to join their Laser & Fold department. The ideal candidate will understand both the laser and fold operations, some leadership skills will be required.

About The Role

• Process Laser/Fold requests from Sales & CAD departments using DXF import techniques to generate work order part files for cutting.

• Create nests for Mitsubishi 4kw fibre laser cutter.

• Identify potential problem parts before they get to the machine, applying relevant tagging/lead-in/cut path solutions and/or liaising with CAD department.

• Communicate with laser operator to troubleshoot in the event of program errors, rejected parts, stock issues etc.

• Manage and maintain stock/offcut database, ensuring maximum utilisation/minimum waste.

• Sheet purchasing in the event of stock shortfall/replenishment (communicating with suppliers, submitting RFQs, raising purchase orders).

• Program work orders in a logical manner - collaborating with departments leads to ensure production schedules are maintained.

Skills & Experience

• Experience with SigmaNEST programming software highly desirable (or equivalent industry standard programming software - Lantek, Radan).

• Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes and the ability to read, interpret and work from technical engineering drawings.

• Basic CAD/geometry modification knowledge desired but not essential. "Solidworks" is desirable.

• Good numeracy and computer skills

• Good communication skills both verbal and visual

• Problem solving skills

• The ability to multi-task

Benefits

• £17.00 per hour to start. Candidates with Solidworks & Excel skills can expect a higher rate.

• 38 Hours per week

• Mon - Thus 08:00 - 16:30 Fri 08:00 - 14:00, possible option of a 4-day week once "in the swing".

• Overtime available

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 day after 5 years' service

• Company Pension

• Overalls & Laundry Service

• On-site secure parking

• Staff Events

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.