Sheet Metal Operator

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for daily set-up and operations of CNC laser cutting machines used in production of sheet metal and plate parts. Fabricate sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, covers, brackets, and plates to name a few. Work will involve set up and operation of Amada CNC laser cutting machines to produce sheet metal parts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform daily machine startup and shut-down procedure on CNC cutting equipment.
• Stage raw material at each work center for production processing.
• Load / unload materials and parts finish from CNC cutting equipment to maintain production schedule.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of production equipment and work area in accordance with company and manufacturers machine recommendations.
• Perform machine alignment procedure and / or optical cleaning to keep CNC cutting equipment at peak operating performance.
• Perform laser cutting conditions (Voltage power, gas, feed rate) to optimize machine cutting process.
• Ensure production schedule are follow through based on approved production schedule.
• Monitoring assist gas and resonator gas levels and recommended supply requirements for daily production.
• Operator to coordinate with supervisor for machine maintenance.
• Operator to coordinate with supervisor to keep production throughput.
• Monitor material usage and order for production throughput.
• Maintain document control per departments ISO standards.
• Supporting company policies and procedures, goals and objectives, ISO policies, and good manufacturing practices.
• Use Infor to keep track of work orders on a daily basis
• Employees are to speak only English during an emergency and while performing job duties where there is potential for an emergency. The rule does not apply to casual conversations between employees when they are not performing a job duty.
• Non-field-related positions require in-office work 5 days a week at the assigned branch office.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Keep the laser area clean on a daily bases.

Maintain files and records.

REPORTING TO

Sheet Metal department Supervisor

SUBORDINATE STAFF

None

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of manufacturing concepts.

Understand G-code for laser cutting systems

Ability to grasp modern technology quickly.

Familiar with sheet metal flat patterns.

Knowledgeable on identifying industry standard metals..

SKILLS

Must have good analytical skills and should be detail-oriented.

Must be able to work in a team and follow deadlines.

Must have good communication skills.

PAY RANGE :

$26-30 / HR

WORKING CONDITIONS

Lifting : Must be able to lift up to : 25 pounds. Frequency : Occasionally

Requires ability to bend, lift, stoop, reach, stand, crawl, and climb.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION

AA in engineering discipline desired (but not necessary)

Experience and / or trained operating a Laser / CNC cutting machines.

1-1 / 2 years or more of experience of operating CNC laser cutting / punch press machines.

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.