Zünd Machine Operator - Technical Cutting
📍 Blackburn | 💼 Full-time, Permanent

💰 £12.75 per hour + Bonus Scheme
🕘 Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, Friday 09:00 - 16:00 (36.5 hours per week)

✅ No weekend working, supportive team environment, great benefits

We are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a growing manufacturing company that specialises in working with advanced and technical materials.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Zünd Machine Operator to join their production team in Blackburn. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in precision cutting and technical manufacturing to join a supportive, stable team offering progression and skill development.

🎁 Benefits:

* £12.75 per hour with performance-related bonus scheme after probation.

* 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.

* Company pension contribution.

* Free onsite parking.

* Staff recognition and employee of the month awards.

* Casual dress and friendly team environment.

* No weekend working.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

* Operate Zünd digital cutting equipment to accurately process a variety of high-performance materials used in specialist manufacturing.

* Interpret CAD drawings and production instructions to ensure accurate output.

* Optimize material layout for minimal waste and maximum efficiency.

* Conduct basic maintenance and calibration of the cutting equipment.

* Monitor material quality and maintain accurate production records.

* Collaborate with internal departments to meet production deadlines.

✅ Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

* At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Zünd or similar digital cutting machinery.

* Confident reading and interpreting CAD drawings or nesting files.

* Good understanding of safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

* Experience using cutting software such as Zünd Cut Centre or similar.

* Strong attention to detail with a proactive work ethic.

Desirable:

* Previous experience working with high-specification or engineered materials.

* Knowledge of nesting and material optimisation.

* A forklift or material-handling qualification is an advantage.

📌 Additional Info:

* Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

* Hours: 36.5 working hours per week

* Shift: Day shifts only

* Location: On-site in Blackburn

📝 Apply now using the link below to take the next step in your career! 💼

* Contact name: Jamie Henderson @ NW Recruitment

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