Machine Operator

Kinetic Personnel Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Personnel Group is seeking a Laser/CNC Operator to operate and maintain laser machines and the die-less CNC cutting process. Compensation is $22–$24 per hour, with hours 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and on-site work in Missouri.

Responsibilities include loading materials, maintaining quality at target feed rates, performing inspections, and performing both basic and advanced maintenance on laser equipment. Experience with laser systems or CNC machining is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load material in sheet bays
• Maintain cutting quality at approved feed rates
• Perform first part and random part inspections per protocol on work sheets
• Ensure all products meet prescribed quality standards
• Separate/pick parts from cut skeletons and stack them
• Perform general laser maintenance: startup/shutdown, window cleaning, nozzle centering, dust-bin cleaning, replacing cutting beds
• Advanced maintenance: window changes, focal depth, optical path cleaning and realignment, pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical repair
• Repair laser equipment as needed per manufacturer guidance
• Layout laser programs to optimize part yield and machine time
• Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, and materials
• Program mills and knife cutters with zero and reference points
• Set up mills and knife cutters by installing and adjusting chucks, tools and attachments
• Maintain safe operation by following procedures and regulations
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running
• Document actions and communicate status to team
• Log production and quality data as required

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining laser machines. Also, the operating and maintenance of our ‘die-less’ CNC cutting.

$22-$24 per hour- Depending on the experience

7:00 AM- 3:30 PM M-F

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 – Die Less Cutting:

• 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