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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: LAGAN ENGINEERING LTD The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining plasma cutting equipment to cut metal components accurately and efficiently in line with engineering drawings, production schedules, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC or manual plasma cutting machines.
• Load and unload metal sheets and plates safely.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and cutting programs.
• Select correct cutting parameters, consumables, and materials.
• Monitor cutting operations to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and defect.
• Carry out routine maintenance and cleaning of plasma equipment.
• Identify and report machine faults or quality issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow company procedures and health & safety regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Basic understanding of plasma cutting.
• Material identification.
• Understanding nesting layouts.
• Using measuring tools.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Basic cut quality checks.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to learn.
• Teamwork and communication skills.
• Time management.

Further Information

The Employer is: LAGAN ENGINEERING LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.