CNC Laser Operator

Agri-Cover•Jamestown, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate a CNC laser cutting machine and support the production team by assembling parts and operating machinery for bending, punching, or sawing metal products as instructed by supervisors. The role includes preparing and running equipment, assisting machine operators and teammates, handling materials and finished goods, and helping meet the production schedule. It also involves inspecting cut parts, working with nesting software and automated storage, performing minor equipment maintenance, and following company, safety, quality, ISO, and OSHA standards. The position requires attention to detail, adaptability in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The work takes place in a climate-controlled facility. The posting lists full-time hours Monday to Friday, with no nights or weekends, while the qualifications section also states that a flexible schedule, shift work, and some weekend work are required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating Trumpf, Amada, or similar CNC laser cutting machines.
Solid background working with sheet metal.
Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance.
Proven measurement skills and ability to convert between fractions and decimals.
Ability to distinguish aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass.
Flexible schedule; the qualifications section specifies shift work and some weekend work.
Strong teamwork skills and reliability.
Knowledge of lifting techniques.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Working knowledge of database, design, internet, manufacturing, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
Regularly sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Lift and move 25 pounds regularly, 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally; team lifting or mechanical assistance is preferred for loads over 50 pounds.
Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Experience with Trumpf TruDisk or TruFlow systems.
Familiarity with sheet metal flat patterns.
Ability or working knowledge to learn NC machine code.
Knowledge of shield gases used during laser cutting.
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Operate the CNC laser cutting machine and other production machinery, or assist other machine operators.
Select and set up lenses for the material type and thickness, load programs, and set machine parameters for optimal equipment performance.
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency, including assisting while the laser runs longer cut files.
Assemble items as instructed by the shift leader or floor supervisor.
Lift and move raw materials, finished products, and packed items manually or using a hoist.
Follow the production schedule as allocated by the scheduling department.
Perform minor maintenance and clean cutting equipment and the work area according to company standards and manufacturer recommendations.
Inspect flat laser- or plasma-cut parts using precision inspection equipment.
Use Jetcam nesting software to plot parts on material of varying sizes and thicknesses and generate CNC-coded nests.
Alter or write simple programs on the NC control console.
Work with the automated storage system.
Follow company rules and policies, safety rules, quality standards, and applicable ISO and OSHA standards.
Implement improvements and perform other duties as assigned.