Job Title: Laser / Punching Operator
Location:
Ferryhill
Salary:
£15.25 per hour (including shift allowance) + Overtime
Working Hours:
38.5 hours per week on a rotating two-shift pattern:
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Early Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–2:30pm; Friday, 6:00am–12:30pm
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Late Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–11:00pm; Friday, 12:30pm–7:00pm
The successful candidate will complete their first-day induction on day shift before moving onto the two-shift rotation.
Benefits
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Overtime paid at enhanced rates
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23 days holiday plus bank holidays
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Company pension scheme*
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Death in Service (2x annual salary)*
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Employee Assistance Programme*
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24/7 GP and wellbeing services*
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Discounted gym membership*
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Free on-site parking
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Kitchen facilities
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Safe working environment
Permanent staff benefits apply once transitioned from temporary to permanent employment.
The Company
Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting Hydram Engineering in the search for a Laser / Punching Operator.
Hydram Engineering is a leading manufacturing business based in Ferryhill, producing high-quality fabricated and manufactured components. This opportunity would suit an experienced laser operator who is confident running machinery independently and working accurately from engineering drawings.
Job Description
This Laser / Punching Operator position involves operating and setting laser cutting machinery within Hydram's production environment. You will work independently through a variety of jobs while ensuring components are produced accurately and inspected to the required quality standards.
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Operate Trumpf or Bystronic fibre and CO2 laser machinery.
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Set machine tools for individual production jobs.
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Work independently through varying production requirements.
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Read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Work with both first and third angle projection drawings.
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Carry out in-process inspections at the required frequency.
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Ensure manufactured components meet the required quality standards.
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Monitor machine operation throughout the production process.
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Follow all relevant production and health and safety procedures.
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Work effectively as part of the wider production team.
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Operate Trumpf punching machinery where experience allows.
Skills & Experience
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Previous experience operating Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery.
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Experience with fibre and/or CO2 laser cutting equipment.
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Ability to independently operate and set machinery.
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Strong understanding of engineering drawings.
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Ability to interpret both first and third angle projection is essential.
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Ability to carry out accurate in-process inspections.
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Ability to work effectively without close supervision.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Previous experience operating Trumpf punch machinery would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Candidates without punching experience may have the opportunity to receive future training depending on performance.
Why Should You Apply?
If you're an experienced Laser Operator looking for a long-term opportunity within an established engineering manufacturer, this position offers the chance to utilise your existing laser cutting skills while potentially developing additional experience on punching machinery.
