Laser Programmer

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a motivated and talented person to join the Centek Manufacturing Team   

Job Description

The role entails working as a member of the larger Centek team in support of Manufacturing and Engineering.  You will be responsible for programming Trumpf lasers for production, R&D, tooling and other miscellaneous items.  A certain amount of operating and loading of programs onto machines will be required.  The ability to work independently to deadlines in a busy department, adapting to changing workloads, is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Programming Trumpf lasers to support production and other areas of the business.
• Ensuring laser programs have correct batch numbers
• Working with Excel Spreadsheets.
• Deciphering engineering drawings and using software to plan nesting, using Tru-Tops laser programming software.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure production plan is met.
• Working with Production Plan to ensure correct products are cut.
• Attending staff meetings as required.
• Monitoring and auditing stock levels of both products and steel visibility using the Winman System.
• Assisting with CI projects

Technical/Work Based Competencies:

• Ability to work with Excel Spreadsheets and Microsoft Office
• Tru-tops
• CAD
• Technical drawings
• Familiarity with CNC systems
• Lean Manufacturing

Key Personal Competencies:

Integrity:  Show positive, ethical behaviours and demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and customers.

Dedication:  Maintain a professional approach and a willingness to focus on excellence and commitment to the job.

Intelligence:  Have an open mind and develop outstanding skills.

Imagination: Take a proactive approach to work and to problem solving.

Quality Competencies:

• Ensure work processes and products meet specification set out by the Company with reference to the Quality Policy, Audit standards and Standard Operating Procedures etc.
• Adhere to internal Quality systems and audits.
• Ensure working practice is to industry standards such as ISO and API.

Environmental Competencies

• Work in a manner that minimises negative environmental impacts and conserves energy and that is compliant with environment procedures and laws.
• Understand and comply with any environmental signs, posters, warning signals and written directions.
• Understand and follow all safe standard operating procedures and specific guidelines on usage of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Ensure all environmental waste is streamed through the correct waste process and disposed of in the designated area.
• Inform and report all environmental incidents and potential hazards e.g. spills immediately.

Health and Safety Security Competencies

• secure work environment for you and your colleagues.
• Understand and follow established personal health and safety and security practices.
• Ensure that any equipment is being used safely and follow all safe systems of work practices.
• Comply with local, government and company health, safety, security and environmental regulations.
• Identify unsafe or unsecure conditions and take corrective action by immediately reporting any incident or near miss.
• Understand use of Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing and utilise in designated areas.

Reporting to: Production Manager/Supervisor    

Hours of work: Days: 40 hours 6am – 4pm (Monday to Thursday)

Applying for the role:

In the first instance, please apply to Centek via HR (careers@centekgroup.com) with your CV/Covering letter.

All applications will be held in the strictest confidence.

Interviews: TBA