What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Laser Operator position at KMW LTD?
Job Details
Description
We are seeking an experienced CNC Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team. This position requires expertise in both laser and plasma cutting operations, with a focus on laser cutting processes.
This position is on 2nd shift and will train on 1st shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Thinks safety and exercises safe work habits in daily endeavors.
2. Interprets complicated drawings, program sheets and work orders to determine work to be done and determine forming sequences and dimensions of finished work piece.
3. Performs a variety of punching and cutting operations to close and interrelated tolerances.
4. Loads control disk in machine control console or enters commands to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from database.
5. Selects and installs punches, dies and plasma nozzles in machine or machine tool holders.
6. Loads material onto machine bed and positions and secures material according to setup instructions.
7. Manipulates controls and enters commands to index machine to specified set point and to start machine.
8. Observes and listens to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn or damaged punches, dies and cutting tips.
9. Changes punches, dies and/or nozzle tips as specified in setup instructions.
10. Performs a variety of inspections to insure adherence quality standards and specifications.
11. Measures work piece for conformance to specifications.
12. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
13. Utilizes override control to correct conditions that are out of tolerance or operating unusually.
14. Adjusts machine feed and speed and changes punches, dies and tips to produce parts according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
15. Discusses nesting or machining problems with NC programmer.
16. Removes slag or burrs from edges of work piece.
17. Cleans machine and tooling.
18. Performs machine maintenance
19. Performs the duties of a Numeric Controlled Machine Operator, operating either a plasma cutter or a brake press.
20. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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.
1. Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. 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 other employees of the organization.
3. Mathematical Skills - Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement and volume, and both American and metric distance.
4. 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.
5. Computer Skills – Numeric control touch screens.
6. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – None.
7. Other Skills and Abilities – Safety Training.
8. Other Qualifications – Must be able to read and understand blueprints; use measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers and protractors, in both inches and millimeters.
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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
