CNC Machine Operator

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

Job summary

Kinetic Personnel Group in Torrance, CA is seeking a Laser and CNC-Operator to operate and maintain laser machines and CNC cutting equipment. The role includes loading programs, setup, inspections, and preventive maintenance to ensure product quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities also cover reducing material waste through optimal part layout, performing routine startup/shutdown tasks, and documenting actions in production logs.

Qualifications

• Experience operating laser cutting machines and CNC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.
• Perform routine inspections and maintain cutting quality.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean work area.

Responsibilities

• Load and edit laser machine programs.
• Load material in sheet bays and maintain cutting quality.
• Perform first part and random part inspections.
• Perform laser maintenance including startup/shutdown and cleaning.
• Layout laser programs to optimize material yield.
• Plan machining by studying orders and blueprints.
• Program mills and knife cutter and set up tools.
• Maintain safety and document logs.

Skills

Laser operation

CNC milling

Blueprint reading

Machine maintenance

Quality inspections

Tools

Laser cutting machines

CNC mills and knife cutter

Precision measuring tools

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 hour7:00 AM- 3:30 PMJOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Lasers:Load and edit machine programsLoad material in sheet baysMaintain cutting quality at acceptable feed ratesPerform first part and random part inspections according to protocol on work sheetAssures that all products conform to prescribed quality standardsSeparate / “pick” parts from skeletons that are cut on the laser and stackPerform general laser main, including startup / shutdown, window cleaning, nozzle centering, cleaning dust bins, replacing cutting beds, and keeping lasers and work environment cleanPerform advanced maintenance, including window changing / focal depth, external optical path cleaning and realignment, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical repairPerform maintenance on laser equipment as called out by manufacture. Make repairs to laser equipment as necessaryLayout laser program to optimize part for best material yield and machine timeCNCPlans machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, and materialsPrograms mills and knife cutter by entering instructions, including zero and reference pointsSet-up mills and knife cutter by installing and adjusting chucks, tools, and other attachmentsMaintain safe operation by adhering to safety procedures and regulationsMaintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirementsMaintain continuity by documenting and communicating actionsDocuments actions by completing production and quality logs as necessaryKPG123