Plasma Cutter
| Company: | Masstemps Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £15 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WS10 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 31 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced
Plasma Cutter to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the
Wednesbury area.
THE ROLE
• Set and operate an plasma cutting machines to produce steel profiles and components.
• Load and position steel plate accurately onto the cutting bed.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, cutting plans and job specifications.
• Select the correct cutting settings, including amperage, gas, speed and torch height, according to material thickness.
• Monitor the cutting process and identify issues such as poor cuts, excessive dross or incorrect dimensions.
• Carry out quality checks and dimensional inspections on finished profiles.
• Remove, sort and identify completed components ready for the next stage of production.
• Use grinders and other hand tools to remove dross, sharp edges and imperfections where required.
• Perform routine checks on the machine, including consumables, torch condition and cutting equipment.
• Complete production paperwork and maintain accurate records of completed work.
ABOUT YOU
• Previous experience operating a CNC plasma cutting machine within a steel fabrication or engineering environment.
• Experience operating an S3 Viper or similar CNC plasma cutting machine would be highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of plasma cutting processes and machine settings.
• Experience cutting mild steel plate across a range of thicknesses.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, cutting plans and measurements.
• Experience setting cutting speeds, amperage, gas flow and torch height to achieve a good-quality cut.
• Able to identify and rectify common cutting issues such as dross, poor edge quality, incorrect dimensions and excessive heat distortion.
• Experience carrying out basic quality checks and dimensional measurements.
• Comfortable using grinders and other hand tools to finish cut components.
• Good understanding of working safely around CNC machinery, plasma cutting equipment and heavy steel.
HOURS OF WORK
Monday - Thursday 08:00am - 17:00pm
Friday 08:00am - 15:00pm
PAY RATE
£14.00ph - £15.00ph
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