Laser Operator

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.