Manufacturing and Production / Metal and Machinery Workers

Plasma Cutting Machine Operator

Operates a plasma cutting machine to cut metal plates and sheets according to specifications, using computer-controlled or manual processes. Sets up equipment, adjusts parameters, monitors cutting operations, and inspects finished parts for quality.

Average monthly gross

5,330 GBP

3 validated salaries

Median

5,370 GBP

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,770 GBP - 5,874 GBP

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Plasma Cutting Machine Operator

ISCO

7223.16

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 3 validated salaries
5,330 GBP 4,620 GBP - 6,000 GBP

Yearly trend

5,330 GBP
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United Kingdom 5,310 GBP 2
Morocco 5,370 GBP 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Acme Digital 5,370 GBP 1
NHS Trust 6,000 GBP 1
Revolut 4,620 GBP 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Plasma Cutter Plasma Cutting Technician CNC Plasma Cutter Operator Plasma Table Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Plasma cutting machine operation CNC programming Blueprint reading Metal cutting techniques Quality inspection Machine maintenance

Soft skills

Attention to detail Problem-solving Time management Teamwork

Tools

Plasma cutting machine CNC controller Measuring tools (calipers, micrometers) Grinding tools Safety equipment (gloves, goggles)

Certifications

OSHA Safety Certification CNC Operator Certification Welding Certification (optional)

Employment context

Industries

Metal fabrication Manufacturing Automotive Aerospace Construction Shipbuilding

Company types

Manufacturing plants Fabrication shops Industrial workshops Job shops

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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