Laser Machine Operatorย in sheet metal manufacturingย sets up and operates computer-controlled laser cutting systems (such as Amada, Trumpf, or Mazak) to cut, etch, or shape metal sheets with high precision. They are responsible for translating technical specifications into finished metal components while maintaining tight tolerances.ย
Core Responsibilities
- Machine Setup:ย Select and install appropriateย lenses and nozzlesย based on material type and thickness; load cutting programs and adjustย laser beam focal points.
- Material Handling:ย Loadย raw sheet metalย onto the machine bed using forklifts or overhead cranes and unload completed parts.
- Production Monitoring:ย Oversee the cutting process to detect malfunctions, adjustย gas levelsย (e.g., nitrogen or oxygen), and clear alarms orย machine errors.
- Quality Inspection:ย Use precision tools likeย calipers, micrometers, and height gaugesย to verify that parts meet blueprint specifications andย GD&T standards.
- Maintenance:ย Perform routine cleaning ofย cutting equipmentย and dust collectors; troubleshoot minor mechanical issues to prevent downtime.ย
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Knowledge:ย Ability to readย complex blueprintsย and work orders; familiarity withย NC codeย or CAD/CAM nesting software.
- Experience:ย Employers typically seekย 1โ3 yearsย of experience inย metal fabricationย or CNC machine operation.
- Physical Stamina:ย Capacity to stand forย 8โ10 hoursย per shift and frequently lift or move up toย 50 lbs.
Work Environment
Operators work inย fast-paced industrial plantsย where they are exposed toย noise, dust, and fumes. Strict adherence toย OSHA safety standardsโincluding the use ofย hearing protection, safety glasses, and steel-toed bootsโis mandatory to prevent injury from laser beams or moving mechanical parts.ย
Company Description
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