Laser Operator
| Company: | Masstemps Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15 to £15 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WS10 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced
Laser Operator to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the
Wednesbury area.
THE ROLE
• Set and operate Bodor and TRUMPF CNC laser cutting machines to produce components to customer specifications.
• Prepare machines for production, including loading materials, selecting the correct programmes, tooling and machine settings.
• Read and work from engineering drawings, job sheets and production specifications.
• Load and select the correct CNC programmes and make basic adjustments to cutting parameters and machine settings where required.
• Monitor the laser cutting process, making adjustments where necessary to maintain quality and minimise waste.
• Inspect finished components using basic measuring equipment to ensure they meet drawing and specification requirements.
• Identify and report machine issues, tooling problems or quality defects to the relevant supervisor or maintenance team.
ABOUT YOU
• Previous experience setting and operating CNC laser cutting machines.
• Bodor and/or TRUMPF laser experience is highly desirable, with both preferred.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience working with different material types and thicknesses within a sheet-metal or fabrication environment.
• Comfortable making basic machine setting and parameter adjustments.
• Experience carrying out quality checks using verniers, micrometres or other basic measuring equipment.
• Good understanding of safe working practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Reliable, practical and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Previous experience working with CNC machinery, press brakes, guillotines or other sheet-metal machinery would be advantageous.
HOURS OF WORK
Mon - Thur 06:00am – 12:30pm
Fri - 06:30am - 11:30am
Or
Mon – Wed
14:00pm – 00:00pm
Thurs
14:00pm – 11:30pm
PAY RATE
£13.25 - £15.00ph depending on experience and skills.
If you wish to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or call one of our branches:
Dudley – 01384 236 000
Kidderminster – 01562 742 222
Walsall – 01922 824 024
Wolverhampton – 01902 200 092