2D Laser / CNC Brake Press Fabricator

Description

Produce precision sheet-metal components safely, accurately, and on schedule by programming, setting up, operating, inspecting, and caring for 2D laser and CNC brake press equipment. The role converts engineering requirements into repeatable production while protecting quality, material utilization, flow, and equipment condition.

• Starts work only when machine, tooling, guarding, material, instructions, and personal protective equipment are ready; follows lockout/tagout and material-handling requirements.
• Creates or modifies laser programs and nesting layouts; selects parameters for material and thickness; verifies revision and job requirements before release.
• Selects tooling, completes standard setups, verifies first piece, and makes controlled adjustments to achieve repeatable output.
• Reads drawings and specifications; measures parts with calipers, micrometers, and other approved instrucments; identifies and contains nonconforming output.
• Executes work to the released priority, records labor and status accurately, and communicates constraints before they become schedule misses.
• Diagnoses routine programming, setup, cut, bend, and machine issues; completes cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and assigned preventative maintenance.
• Works with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to remove recurring causes, improve setup and flow, and transfer knowledge.
• Performs deburring, insert installation, authorized forklift operation, and other fabrication tasks; maintains an organized work area.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrated experience setting up and operating CNC laser cutting equipment
• Demonstrated experience setting up and operating CNC brake presses.
• Experience with laser programming and nesting software
• Ability to read engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and job instructions.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments.
• Working knowledge of sheet-metal materials, fabrication methods, and common defects.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine machine, program, setup, and quality issues.
• CAD/CAM programming experience.
• Forklift certification or the ability to become authorized.
• Crane certification or the ability to become authorized.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Experience documenting setup standards or training others.