CNC Laser Operator Trainee

What You’ll Be Doing:

While beginning training to understand and operate CNC laser equipment, employee will assist with setting up tools and equipment to operate CNC laser equipment.  He or she must form/cut material as specified by work order and specific blueprints and diagrams and complete the necessary quality inspections of product. More experienced operators may perform independent setup following orientation and initial training.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Others as assigned. 

• Assist with setup of machine, tooling, and fixtures.
• Use beginner’s knowledge of M&G code and makes minor adjustments to meet production goals.
• Use appropriate measuring tools to assure required quality standards are met. 
• Follow all verbal and written instructions pertaining to the operation of the CNC laser machine and related equipment as well as any other jobs to which he/she may be assigned.
• Produce quality parts, which include the placement of raw material, assisting in the removal of parts and packing, and cutting parts by hand (where applicable).
• Successfully complete all training, including RFC Academy (JIT, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and Six Sigma, SPC), Basic Quality, Math, Blueprint Reading, and CNC trainee-level courses as required.
• Use a working knowledge of computers including manufacturing software/business systems in order to create Work-In-Process or Finished Goods/Inventory Tickets. Also use set-up charts, address rework/defective parts, complete end of shift paperwork, review route sheets, and understand tool storage/staging operation
• Follow safety guidelines, handle parts and practice general housekeeping.
   

Earning potential: Trainee range is $25/hr. with opportunity for pay-for-skill promotions and time-based pay adjustments. Apprentice at $26.25/hr.; Qualified $27.50/hr.; Certified $29.25 and Master $32.00/hr.