CNC Plasma Operator / Profile Cutter

Company: Optima UK Inc Ltd
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Location: Sutton in Ashfield
Job Description:

Location

Sutton In Ashfield

Commutable from: Nottingham, Eastwood, Ilkeston, Mansfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and surrounding areas

Salary & Hours

Salary: Up to £32,200 per year DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday | Days

Why Apply?

  • Salary up to £32,200 per year depending on experience
  • 4.5 day working week with Friday afternoons off
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • BUPA Private Medical Care
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Service-related annual leave increasing up to 24-26 days plus Bank Holidays
  • Holiday buy scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Death in service benefit
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Stable workload with a well-established manufacturer
  • Opportunity to work with modern CNC plasma cutting equipment
  • Supportive and experienced engineering team
  • Overtime available

About the Company

Our client is a successful fabrication and manufacturing business supplying high-quality metal components to a range of industries. Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, they are looking to strengthen their production team with an experienced CNC Plasma Operator.

The Role

This is more than a standard machine operating position. You’ll play a key role in the fabrication process, taking responsibility for producing precision-cut components while maintaining high quality and production standards. Working within a busy manufacturing environment, you’ll be involved in operating CNC plasma cutting machinery, quality checking finished parts, and supporting wider fabrication activities across the workshop.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set and operate CNC plasma cutting machinery
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Load and unload sheet metal and fabrication materials
  • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments where required
  • Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks
  • Perform basic machine maintenance and fault finding
  • Support fabrication and assembly activities when required
  • Ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently
  • Maintain high housekeeping and health & safety standards

About You

  • CNC plasma, laser, punch or profile cutting operations
  • Fabrication, welding or sheet metal manufacturing
  • Reading and working from engineering drawings
  • Quality inspection and dimensional checking
  • Manufacturing or engineering environments

You will be a reliable, hands-on individual who enjoys working within a fast-paced workshop and takes pride in producing quality work.

How to Apply

To apply for the CNC Plasma Operator position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.

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Posted: June 15th, 2026