CNC Plasma Operator

Kinetic Recruitment are looking for an experienced Plasma Operator to join a busy manufacturing workshop in North Manchester. These are Temp to perm roles that are due to start ASAP. Pay will be £15.50/hr and there is…

Pay rate £15.50/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 September 2026

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Kinetic Recruitment are looking for an experienced Plasma Operator to join a busy manufacturing workshop in North Manchester. These are Temp to perm roles that are due to start ASAP.

Pay will be £15.50/hr and there is plenty of overtime.

Main duties:

TITLE: Plasma Cutting Machine Setter/Operator

WORK DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for an experienced CNC Plasma Op to join our busy manufacturing workshop in Rochdale.
The role involves setting, editing, operating CNC Plasma Cutting Machine aligned to product drawings and production plan.

Main duties:
* Cutting components from aluminium, stainless steel, Aluzinc and other sheet metals
* Marking out, measuring and setting reference points,
* Reading job sheets, drawings and customer dimensions
* Checking finished components for accuracy and quality
* Working safely and maintaining a clean and organised workspace
* Helping with packing and general workshop duties when required

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

* Have previous CNC Plasma Cutting experience
* Understanding of setting, basic editing and operating
* Be able to work accurately from measurements and drawings
* Have good practical and basic numerical skills
* Be reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team

Please call John on (phone number removed) if you would like more information before applying.

If you feel you are well suited to the Plasma Setter/Operator position, please apply with your full updated CV. If suitable for the role in terms of your location & experience, I will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your application further.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries.

Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities

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