CNC Plasma Operator / Profile Cutter

  • Optima UK INC Ltd
  • Sutton-in-ashfield, Nottinghamshire
  • Jun 13, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

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

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

We would like to hear from candidates with experience in:

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.