Laser Programmer – AMADA

AST Manufacturing; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AST Manufacturing in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking a skilled Amada laser programmer and CNC operator. The role involves programming Amada machines, supervising setup and operation of CNC lasers and press brakes, and ensuring all parts meet customer quality standards.

The ideal candidate has experience with Amada's 3i and Dr. Abe software, familiarity with tooling, and capability to prioritize daily production tasks while maintaining safe, efficient workflows on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in metal fabrication preferred.
• Safety training including Hazardous Communication, Lockout Tagout, Eye Safety, and Fire Evacuation

Responsibilities

• Program machines using Amada software to complete parts per customer specifications.
• Supervise setup and operation of Amada CNC Lasers / Press Brake.
• Ensure parts meet customer quality levels and report issues to Shift Manager/QA.
• Document production paperwork for each job; manage spare parts.
• Maintain housekeeping and communicate delays per scheduling board.

Skills

Amada programming

Tooling knowledge

Metalworking experience

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Amada 3i

Dr. Abe

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

Safely meets the required quality level and production schedule for assigned Amada Lasers by performing the following duties personally or through co-workers. Must have experience programming Amada machine(s) and using Amada's 3i and Dr. Abe programming software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, however are not limited to:

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, however, are not limited to:
• Program machines using Amada software to complete parts per customer specifications. Our lasers, loader, and parts picker utilize the 3i software.
• Supervise Setup & Operation of Amada CNC Lasers / Press Brake
• Familiar with all Tooling
• Experience working with all types of metals
• Ensure safely operated assigned Amada Laser / Press Brake using the proper techniques and methods.
• Ensure properly and efficiently set up the Amada machines for each scheduled job.
• Create and manage all directions as noted on the Job Traveler
• Ensure that all parts processed meet the customer's required quality level. All issues must be reported to the Shift Manager and/or Quality Assurance personnel.
• Ensure proper housekeeping around the assigned area. Ensure empty trash from your assigned table at the end of every shift.
• Follow the daily production schedule as noted on the Scheduling Board and communicate any delays to the Programmer/Scheduler
• Complete all production paperwork for each job that is cut on the assigned cutting table.
• Properly document all spare parts that are taken from the Parts Bins.
• Ensures that all completed parts and associated Travelers are taken to the proper Shipping Location for final review.

Physical Effort:

• Ability to sit or stand for 3 - 4 hours before a break.
• Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.

Mental Effort, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Must be able to prioritize own workday schedule.

Recommended Training/Education:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Experience in a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Safety training including but not limited to Hazardous Communication, Lockout Tagout, Eye Safety, and Fire Evacuation

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department or unit. The job description above is meant to be an outline, the details may be modified in the future to accommodate changing conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour