Laser OperatorThe role of this position is to manufacture metal products using machines that employ lasers and computerized equipment. It is important that someone in this position always pays attention to the machine to ensure that it is working properly. They are responsible for the daily setup and operation of one or more CNC cutting machines.
They will also assist other CNC operators with any of their daily duties including area housekeeping, maintenance work, part cleaning and material staging.ResponsibilitiesResponsible to set up, operate, shut down procedures and maintain CNC lasers to produce parts using setup instructions, shop orders and printsFacilitate work-order paper flow in accordance with company quality standardsDownload laser programs and modify them, as needed, to optimize performance and part yieldLocates and verifies material required to produce parts per shop order, may recommend material sheet change to optimize part yield or to take advantage of drop-off materialEnters machine settings for laser cutting operation to ensure correct lens, nozzle, assist gases and laser head are in placeMonitors equipment performance throughout cycle to ensure optimal operation of laser and reports to supervisor any maintenance needsConducts tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performanceInspects and measures parts to maintain quality records including verifying set-up piece and submission to Quality of 1st article for inspection or other required quality proceduresObserves levels of assist gasses, changes tanks as required and recommends supply requirements for daily productionDeburrs parts or performs other secondary operations during machine cycle, when neededStack or load finished items on palates and rout to correct next routing step departmentsConfer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.Implement changes to machine programs, and enter new specifications, using computersSet up future jobs while machines are operating.Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags.Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate oneUse logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Stage raw materials at each work-center for the day's productionLoad and unload machinesMaintain daily dust collector service and associated logbook in assigned area and report equipment deficienciesEnsure production schedule follow through as allocated by the scheduling department.Assist in loading and unloading team members' machines when production requires additional manpower to maintain throughputPerform minor maintenance and cleaning of cutting equipment and work area in accordance with company standards and manufacturers machine recommendations.Perform some machine alignment procedures and optic cleaning to keep equipment at peak operating performanceMake sure management is aware of any inventory items needed to reorder to maintain operation of machineOther duties assigned by Lead/Supervisor or ManagementExpectationsThe role of this position is to know how to operate and set up machines. They ensure efficiency and correct operation of the machine. Whenever the machine malfunctions, they are able to bring it back into working order by using resources available to them.
They make fast, accurate decisions relating to the production process and equipment. They should understand the details of the product to be manufactured, such as the product size and use. Quality standards must be strictly adhered to, so attention to detail is extremely important.
A laser machine operator may frequently use a chart to perform routine checks and maintenance on machines to make sure they are always in working order. Attention to time constraints is also important, as projects need to be completed in a timely and quality manner.Employment DetailsFull Time, Day Shift 6 am to 2:30 pm with overtime opportunitiesRequired Education: - High School Diploma or GEDCompensation: - $18.00 to $25.00 /hour Dependent on ExperienceBenefits:Medical/Dental InsurancePaid Time Off401kSupplementary InsuranceWellness Center Membership DiscountExperience:Laser Operator: 1 years (Required)Education:High school or equivalent (Required)