Laser & Press Brake Programmer

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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.

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Location:
Nelson
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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