Laser Combo Operator

Description

Job Summary for Laser Combo Operator: 

The Turret / Laser combo machine operator safely performs Turret  / laser process operations for a variety of organizational manufacturing needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Laser Combo Operator: 

• Performs typical Turret / laser functions of sheet metal through automated Turret / laser Combo machine.
• Receive work orders and jobs from Dimar Planning group, using production schedule software, and other planning tools, process jobs efficiently and effectively to meet customer deliveries. 
• Set-up machine and run job based on recommended settings from Turret / laser combo manufacturer or internal      engineering specs.  
• Review and maintain raw materials (sheet steel) needed to process orders, retrieve and load Turret/ laser combo.
• Load proper programs into machine verify proper rev, job numbers and quantities for every job.
• Inspect jobs against drawing ensuring part meets print. Inspect parts for proper cuts and cut quality of both laser and turret.
• Unload, sort and palletize jobs as needed to ensuring quantities and job folders are correct and with every job.
• Perform hour-based maintenance specific to Turret / laser combo functions. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Laser Combo Operator:  

· Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal manufacturing

· Knowledge of different types of metals (Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, etc.)

· Expert ability to read engineering blueprints

· Knowledge of assist gasses used in laser processing (oxygen, N2, etc.)

· Knowledge of CAD- Solid works and strong computer skills

· Excellent organizational skills

Experience and Education for Laser Combo Operator:  

· 3 - 5 years previous leadership experience in a “Job Shop” 

· 3 - 5 years’ experience in CNC Programming, Machine operation, or turret / laser combo operation

· 2- or 4-year degree or technical schooling in manufacturing fields or 5-10 years of proven increased responsibility in the area of CNC programming/ manufacturing.

Special Requirements for Laser Combo Operator:  

• Metal fabrication work environment; dust, grease and metal common 
• Requires the use of the following personal protective equipment when on the shop floor: 
  • Safety glasses, steel toed shoes/boots.
• Must be able to:
  • Work safely in a fast-paced environment
  • Work overtime, including weekends as requested.