CNC Laser Operator II

Position Summary

The Level 2 Laser Operator independently sets up and operates IML laser-cutting equipment to produce parts that meet drawing, dimensional, edge-quality, and production requirements. This experienced operator manages the REGIUS 9kW and FLC 4020 automation towers, runs the ENSIS 2kW shuttle-table system, verifies programs and material, changes consumables, performs inspections, and resolves routine process or automation problems with limited supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Set up and operate the Amada REGIUS 9kW, FLC 4020, and ENSIS 2kW safely and efficiently with limited supervision.

· Verify material grade, thickness, sheet size, surface condition, program revision, nest, quantities, assist gas, and cutting conditions.

· Read and interpret manufacturing drawings, dimensions, profiles, tolerances, surface requirements, and job instructions.

· Select, inspect, install, and verify appropriate nozzles, ceramics, protective windows or lenses, and other approved consumables.

· Independently operate the REGIUS 9kW and FLC 4020 automation towers, including job staging, material calls, load and unload cycles, pallet flow, and completed-sheet handling.

· Independently operate the ENSIS 2kW shuttle-table sequence, including safe loading, table exchange, unloading, and restart preparation.

· Complete and verify first-piece, in-process, and final inspections before continuing or releasing production.

· Monitor cut quality, pierce performance, tip-ups, part drop, heat effects, assist-gas performance, and consumable condition throughout production.

· Diagnose routine machine, consumable, material, nest, cutting-process, shuttle-table, and tower-automation issues and make approved corrections.

· Identify nonconforming material or parts, control affected product, and communicate quality concerns.

· Support and coach Level 0 and Level 1 operators on established work when assigned.

· Communicate equipment, automation, material, program, gas, consumable, or quality problems promptly.

Required Skills and Qualifications

· Independent setup and changeover for standard laser-cutting work.

· Strong manufacturing drawing reading, material knowledge, tolerance interpretation, and dimensional inspection.

· Proficiency with required measuring tools and visual edge-quality evaluation.

· Ability to manage REGIUS and FLC tower workflows and ENSIS shuttle-table production without routine assistance.

· Ability to diagnose and correct routine cutting, consumable, material-flow, shuttle, and automation issues.

· Demonstrated ownership of safety, quality, productivity, and work-area organization.

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person