CNC Laser Operator | 1st shift

MiTek•Tolleson, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating and setting up Amada CNC laser cutting systems, robotic welding cells, and auxiliary manufacturing equipment to produce structural steel components. The role requires adherence to engineering specifications, dimensional requirements, and quality standards. The operator will be responsible for reading blueprints, verifying measurements, performing in-process inspections, maintaining tight tolerances, and accurately reporting production results. This role also supports continuous improvement, safety, quality, and productivity initiatives within the manufacturing operation.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing drawings, weld symbols, and engineering specifications.
Demonstrated ability to inspect and verify parts to print specifications and required tolerances.
Experience operating CNC laser cutting equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of fabrication processes, material characteristics, and weld quality requirements.
Ability to identify dimensional defects, weld defects, and quality concerns before product moves to downstream operations.
Working knowledge of manufacturing tolerances and precision measurement techniques.
Ability to maintain quality standards while meeting production goals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Programming experience or basic understanding of computers and basic programming.
Competent in basic dimensional measuring.
Demonstrated competency in basic shop math (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals).
Ability to read shop drawings.
Ability to use a forklift.
Demonstrated ability to implement and respond to change.
Demonstrated ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, very self-motivated.
Outstanding safety record and adherence to all safety policies and procedures.
High School Diploma or GED required.
PC skills and basic CNC programming required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) preferred.
Amada laser experience preferred.
Experience operating or supporting robotic welding equipment preferred.
One year of manufacturing, CNC equipment, fabrication, welding, or related industrial experience preferred.
Experience operating Amada laser cutting equipment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate Amada CNC laser cutting equipment, including loading programs, selecting materials, verifying tooling and machine settings, and processing steel components and custom parts according to work orders, blueprints, and production schedules.
Perform routine operator maintenance on Amada laser equipment, including nozzle changes, lens inspections, cleaning procedures, and daily machine checks.
Manufacture steel components from various material thicknesses while maintaining print specifications and required dimensional tolerances.
Verify compliance through the use of precision measuring instruments and first-piece inspections.
Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot robotic welding cells to ensure weld quality and production efficiency.
Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), routings, work instructions, and revision-controlled documents.
Perform dimensional inspections utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools.
Inspect welded components for fit-up, weld size, penetration, appearance, distortion, and overall conformance to quality standards.
Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
Load, unload, and organize raw materials and finished products using forklifts and material handling equipment.
Perform machine changeovers, tooling adjustments, and minor programming edits as necessary.
Identify and report quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, tooling issues, and production abnormalities.
Complete production reporting, quality documentation, and material transactions accurately.
Support preventive maintenance activities on Amada laser systems, robotic welding equipment, and related machinery.
Assist with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Attend work during regularly scheduled shifts, including overtime as required.