Laser Operator

Nibav Lifts; Chennai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Nibav Lifts in Chennai, India, seeks an experienced CNC Laser Cutting Operator to read engineering drawings, set laser parameters, load sheets, and ensure accurate, high-quality cuts.

You will verify material grade, position sheets, select CNC programs, and maintain safety and 5S practices while meeting daily production targets and minimizing waste.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC laser cutting machines as per production requirements and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, cutting layouts, and dimensions.
• Verify material grade, sheet thickness, and job details before starting production.
• Load and unload sheet metal safely and ensure proper material positioning.
• Select and verify CNC programs and nesting layouts before cutting.
• Set appropriate cutting parameters, including speed, laser power, and assist-gas pressure.
• Ensure cut components meet dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Inspect components for burrs, dross, burn marks, and incomplete cuts.
• Use measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, measuring tapes, and gauges.
• Achieve daily production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Minimize material wastage, rejection, rework, and machine idle time.
• Perform routine machine cleaning and operator-level preventive maintenance.
• Check nozzles, cutting heads, lenses, and other components as applicable.
• Report machine breakdowns, alarms, and abnormalities to the supervisor.
• Follow machine safety procedures and use the required PPE.
• Maintain 5S, housekeeping, and safe material handling practices.
• Maintain production, rejection, material consumption, and machine downtime records.
• Ensure proper identification and transfer of cut components to the next process.
• Coordinate with supervisors, quality, programming, and fabrication teams.
• Follow company SOPs, quality standards, and production schedules.

Job description

• Operate CNC laser cutting machines as per production requirements and work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, cutting layouts, and dimensions.
• Verify material grade, sheet thickness, and job details before starting production.
• Load and unload sheet metal safely and ensure proper material positioning.
• Select and verify CNC programs and nesting layouts before cutting.
• Set appropriate cutting parameters, including speed, laser power, and assist-gas pressure.
• Ensure cut components meet dimensional accuracy and quality standards.
• Inspect components for burrs, dross, burn marks, and incomplete cuts.
• Use measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, measuring tapes, and gauges.
• Achieve daily production targets while maintaining quality standards.
• Minimize material wastage, rejection, rework, and machine idle time.
• Perform routine machine cleaning and operator-level preventive maintenance.
• Check nozzles, cutting heads, lenses, and other components as applicable.
• Report machine breakdowns, alarms, and abnormalities to the supervisor.
• Follow machine safety procedures and use the required PPE.
• Maintain 5S, housekeeping, and safe material handling practices.
• Maintain production, rejection, material consumption, and machine downtime records.
• Ensure proper identification and transfer of cut components to the next process.
• Coordinate with supervisors, quality, programming, and fabrication teams.
• Follow company SOPs, quality standards, and production schedules.