CNC Machine Operator

Kinetic Personnel Group, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Personnel Group is seeking a Laser, CNC-Operator in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining laser machines and die-less CNC cutting. The position runs from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with an hourly wage of $24–$25.

Responsibilities include loading programs, preparing materials, ensuring quality, and performing routine maintenance on laser equipment. The role emphasizes safety and documentation of production and quality logs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating laser and CNC equipment.
• Ability to load and edit machine programs.
• Familiarity with quality inspections and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and edit laser programs.
• Load material in sheet bays.
• Maintain cutting quality at acceptable feed rates.
• Perform first part and random part inspections.
• Ensure products meet quality standards.
• Sort and stack cut parts from laser operations.
• Perform laser maintenance including startup/shutdown and cleaning.
• Perform advanced maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Layout laser programs for material yield and time.
• Study work orders and blueprints for CNC planning.

Skills

Laser operation

CNC machining

Quality inspections

Tools

Laser equipment

CNC machines

Job description

The Laser, CNC-Operator, is an essential member of the team. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining laser machines. Also, the operating and maintenance of our ‘die-less’ CNC cutting. $24-$25 per hour 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lasers: Load and edit machine programs


• Load material in sheet bays


• Maintain cutting quality at acceptable feed rates


• Perform first part and random part inspections according to protocol on work sheet


• Assures that all products conform to prescribed quality standards


• Separate / “pick” parts from skeletons that are cut on the laser and stack


• Perform general laser main, including startup / shutdown, window cleaning, nozzle centering, cleaning dust bins, replacing cutting beds, and keeping lasers and work environment clean


• Perform advanced maintenance, including window changing / focal depth, external optical path cleaning and realignment, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical repair


• Perform maintenance on laser equipment as called out by manufacture. Make repairs to laser equipment as necessary


• Layout laser program to optimize part for best material yield and machine time


• CNC Plans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, and materials


• Programs mills and knife cutter by entering instructions, including zero and reference points


• Set-up mills and knife cutter by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, and other attachments


• Maintain safe operation by adhering to safety procedures and regulations


• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements


• Maintain continuity by documenting and communicating actions


• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs as necessary

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