CNC Laser Operator

Agri-Cover•Jamestown, ND

About The Position

Operate a CNC laser cutting machine and support the production team with assembly and other metalworking operations, including bending, punching, and sawing, as directed by supervisors. Set up and operate equipment, assist other operators, help meet production schedules, and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work area. The role involves setting up lenses according to material type and thickness, loading programs, adjusting machine parameters, using Jetcam nesting software to generate CNC-coded nests, and altering or writing simple programs at the NC control console. The operator inspects cut parts with precision inspection equipment, works with an automated storage system, and may perform minor equipment maintenance. The position requires careful attention to detail, flexibility in a fast-paced production environment, and adherence to company, ISO, OSHA, safety, and quality standards. The job requires 2 or more years of experience operating Trumpf, Amada, or similar CNC laser cutting machines. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. The role involves shift work and some weekend work according to the schedule requirements; the posting also lists Monday to Friday and no nights or weekends among its benefits. The work is in a climate-controlled facility.

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 among aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass.
Strong teamwork and reliability.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including shift work and some weekend work, as stated in the requirements.
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 with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of database, design, internet, manufacturing, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including regularly lifting and moving 25 pounds, frequently lifting and moving 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting and moving up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trumpf TruDisk or TruFlow machines is preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Familiarity with sheet metal flat patterns.
Ability to learn or working knowledge of NC machine code.
Knowledge of shield gases used during laser cutting.
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD.
Team lifting or using a mechanical advantage when lifting over 50 pounds is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC laser cutting equipment and other production machinery, or assist other machine operators.
Select and set up lenses based on material type and thickness, load programs, and set machine parameters.
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency, including assisting while longer laser cut files are running.
Assemble items as directed by a shift leader or floor supervisor.
Lift and move raw materials, finished products, and items packed for shipment, 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, safety rules, quality standards, and applicable ISO and OSHA standards.
Implement improvements and perform other assigned duties.