CNC Laser Operator

Summary

Operate the CNC laser cutting machine and support the production team by assembling parts, operating machinery, bending, punching, or sawing of metal products as instructed by supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the CNC laser cutting machine and other machinery used in the production process or assist other machine operators.
• Select and set up lenses based on material type and thickness, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Assists team members while laser is running longer cut files. 
• Assemble items as instructed by shift leader or floor supervisor.
• Lift raw materials, final products, and items packed for shipment, manually, or using hoist.
• Ensure productions schedule follow through as allocated by the scheduling department.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of cutting equipment and work area in accordance with company standards and manufactures machine recommendations.
• Ability to inspect flat laser/plasma cut parts with precision inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with sheet metal flat patterns a plus.
• Ability to learn or have some working knowledge of NC machine code.
• Work with nesting software (Jetcam) plotting required parts on material of various size and thickness to generate the CNC coded nest.
• Capable of altering or writing simple programs on the NC control console.
• Knowledge about shield gases used during laser cutting operation. Work in a fast-paced environment with fast changing priorities.
• Work with automated storage system.
• Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task.
• Follow all company rules and policies.
• Follow all safety rules and quality standards.
• Uphold all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the responsibilities above.
• Implements improvements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 2+ years of experience on Trumpf, Amada or similar CNC laser cutting machines (TruDisk/TruFlow preferred).
• High school diploma or GED is preferred. Solid background working with sheet metal. 
• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance.
• Proven measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal conversion skills.
• Ability to distinguish material types including Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper and Brass.
• Flexible schedule is required; this position requires shift work as well as some weekend work.
• Candidate has to be a strong team player. Candidate has to be reliable.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of lifting techniques
• Ability to read blueprints
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and move 25 pounds, frequently lift and move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds. Team lifting or finding a mechanical advantage when possible is preferred when lifting over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Full-Time
• Monday to Friday
• Climate Controlled Facility
• No Nights, No Weekends