Summary Sets up and operates CNC laser cutting equipment, including Amada 2 kW and 6 kW fiber lasers and Mazak Space Gear CO₂ lasers. Uses approved programs and setup instructions to cut metal parts to print, verifies first-piece and in-process quality, and records production results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Review work orders, part drawings, and setup instructions. Verify the part number, revision, material type, and thickness before starting the job.
- Load the correct approved CNC program and verify the nozzle, assist gas, and cutting settings against the setup instructions.
- Load material and unload cut parts using approved material-handling equipment and procedures. Operate the ASLUL load/unload system on the Amada 2 kW laser as assigned.
- Inspect first-piece and in-process parts using the specified gauges and measuring tools. Check dimensions, hole quality, burrs, and incomplete cuts.
- Break out laser-cut parts from the sheet skeleton and deburr cut edges and tab locations as needed to meet job requirements.
- Monitor machine operation and respond to common alarms and cut-quality issues within operator training and authorization. Stop the machine and report unresolved issues to the supervisor.
- Record good quantity, scrap, downtime, and work order information on the hour-by-hour production sheet.
- Must be able to adjust work hours as needed to meet production demands. Scheduled start and end times may vary based on production needs.
- Complete assigned operator maintenance and housekeeping. Follow plant safety procedures and use required PPE.
Other duties may be assigned.
Education and/or Experience Required
- Hands-on production experience setting up and operating at least one of the following platforms used at the facility:
- Amada 2 kW or 6 kW fiber laser
- Mazak Space Gear CO₂ laser
- Ability to independently set up and run an approved job on the platform used, verify the first piece against the drawing, and recognize common cutting defects.
- Ability to read part drawings and work orders and use calipers and other basic measurement tool.
Preferred
- Experience operating both Amada fiber and Mazak Space Gear CO₂ lasers.
- Experience with Amada ASLUL automated sheet loading and unloading.
- Technical training in CNC operation, laser cutting, or metal fabrication.
6:00AM - 2:30 PM