Laser Operator

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation; Town of Clarence, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation in the United States seeks a Laser Combo Operator to safely run Turret and laser processes for sheet metal parts. You will set up, load programs, review drawings, and ensure parts meet print specifications.

Responsibilities include managing material loads, verifying revs and job numbers, inspecting cut quality, finishing with palletizing and light maintenance. Candidates should have 3–5 years in job shop environments and experience with CNC programming and

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years leadership experience in a job shop.
• 3 - 5 years' experience in CNC programming, machine operation, or turret/laser combo operation.
• 2- or 4-year degree or technical schooling in manufacturing or 5-10 years of proven increased responsibility in CNC programming/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate Turret / laser combo machine to process sheet metal parts.
• Receive work orders and jobs from planning, use production schedulers to meet deliveries.
• Set up machine and run jobs per manufacturer or engineering specifications.
• Review and maintain raw materials and load Turret/laser combo as required.
• Load correct programs, verify revision, job numbers, and quantities for each job.
• Inspect parts against drawings for print and cut quality.
• Unload, sort, and palletize completed jobs and keep folders accurate.
• Perform hour-based maintenance for Turret / laser combo functions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

Machine operation

Turret / laser operation

CAD - SolidWorks

Sheet metal fabrication

Strong computer skills

Education

Technical schooling in manufacturing

2- or 4-year degree

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Job description

Description

Job Summary for Laser Combo Operator:

The Turret / Laser combo machine operator safely performs Turret / laser process operations for a variety of organizational manufacturing needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Laser Combo Operator:

• Performs typical Turret / laser functions of sheet metal through automated Turret / laser Combo machine.
• Receive work orders and jobs from Dimar Planning group, using production schedule software, and other planning tools, process jobs efficiently and effectively to meet customer deliveries.
• Set-up machine and run job based on recommended settings from Turret / laser combo manufacturer or internal engineering specs.
• Review and maintain raw materials (sheet steel) needed to process orders, retrieve and load Turret/ laser combo.
• Load proper programs into machine verify proper rev, job numbers and quantities for every job.
• Inspect jobs against drawing ensuring part meets print. Inspect parts for proper cuts and cut quality of both laser and turret.
• Unload, sort and palletize jobs as needed to ensuring quantities and job folders are correct and with every job.
• Perform hour-based maintenance specific to Turret / laser combo functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal manufacturing
• Knowledge of different types of metals (Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, etc.)
• Expert ability to read engineering blueprints
• Knowledge of assist gasses used in laser processing (oxygen, N2, etc.)
• Knowledge of CAD- Solid works and strong computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Experience and Education for Laser Combo Operator:

• 3 - 5 years previous leadership experience in a "Job Shop"
• 3 - 5 years' experience in CNC Programming, Machine operation, or turret / laser combo operation
• 2- or 4-year degree or technical schooling in manufacturing fields or 5-10 years of proven increased responsibility in the area of CNC programming/ manufacturing.

Special Requirements for Laser Combo Operator:

• Metal fabrication work environment; dust, grease and metal common
• Requires the use of the following personal protective equipment when on the shop floor:
  • Safety glasses, steel toed shoes/boots.
• Must be able to:
  • Work safely in a fast-paced environment
  • Work overtime, including weekends as requested.