Laser Operator

Pennant Moldings; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SI Direct Labor - General Plant in Sidney, OH is seeking a Laser Operator to setup and run CNC laser cutting equipment, including Amada and Mazak lasers. You will verify first pieces, inspect parts, and record production results while adhering to safety procedures.

Responsibilities include loading programs, verifying settings, handling materials, deburring, and maintaining equipment. Evening/shift flexibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production experience setting up and operating Amada 2 kW or 6 kW fiber lasers, or Mazak Space Gear CO2 laser.
• Ability to read part drawings and work orders and use calipers and basic measurement tools.
• Experience verifying first-piece against drawings and recognizing cutting defects.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, drawings, and setup instructions; verify part numbers and material specs.
• Load the correct CNC program and verify nozzle, assist gas, and cutting settings.
• Load material and unload cut parts using approved handling equipment; operate the Amada system as assigned.
• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts with gauges and measuring tools.
• Break out laser-cut parts, deburr edges, and meet job requirements.
• Monitor machine operation; respond to alarms and report unresolved issues.
• Record production data hour-by-hour; adjust hours as needed for production demands.
• Perform operator maintenance and housekeeping; follow safety procedures.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Read drawings

Caliper measurement

Tools

Amada 2 kW laser

Amada 6 kW fiber laser

Mazak Space Gear CO2 laser

ASLUL sheet loading/unloading

Job description

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Laser Operator

SI Direct Labor - General Plant Full-time Regular Sidney, Sidney, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1452

Summary

Sets up and operates CNC laser cutting equipment, including Amada 2 kW and 6 kW fiber lasers and Mazak Space Gear CO₂ lasers. Uses approved programs and setup instructions to cut metal parts to print, verifies first-piece and in-process quality, and records production results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review work orders, part drawings, and setup instructions. Verify the part number, revision, material type, and thickness before starting the job.
• Load the correct approved CNC program and verify the nozzle, assist gas, and cutting settings against the setup instructions.
• Load material and unload cut parts using approved material-handling equipment and procedures. Operate the ASLUL load/unload system on the Amada 2 kW laser as assigned.
• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts using the specified gauges and measuring tools. Check dimensions, hole quality, burrs, and incomplete cuts.
• Break out laser-cut parts from the sheet skeleton and deburr cut edges and tab locations as needed to meet job requirements.
• Monitor machine operation and respond to common alarms and cut-quality issues within operator training and authorization. Stop the machine and report unresolved issues to the supervisor.
• Record good quantity, scrap, downtime, and work order information on the hour-by-hour production sheet.
• Must be able to adjust work hours as needed to meet production demands. Scheduled start and end times may vary based on production needs .
• Complete assigned operator maintenance and housekeeping. Follow plant safety procedures and use required PPE.

Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or ExperienceRequired

• Hands-on production experience setting up and operating at least one of the following platforms used at the facility:
  • Amada 2 kW or 6 kW fiber laser
  • Mazak Space Gear CO₂ laser
• Ability to independently set up and run an approved job on the platform used, verify the first piece against the drawing, and recognize common cutting defects.
• Ability to read part drawings and work orders and use calipers and other basic measurement tool.

Preferred

• Experience operating both Amada fiber and Mazak Space Gear CO₂ lasers.
• Experience with Amada ASLUL automated sheet loading and unloading.
• Technical training in CNC operation, laser cutting, or metal fabrication.