Plasma Operator 2nd shift

Rice Lake Weighing Systems•Rice Lake, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform machine start-up, warm-up and shut down operations ensuring that each procedure is correctly followed. Includes cleaning the plasma cutting head, performing alignments and tests. Select, measure, assemble, and set machine using precision gauges and instruments. Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machine using hand tools and precision measuring instruments. Modify technology tables, perform import/call up program from different source; edit, split and store part programs. Create nests/programs to be run on the plasma machines. Identify preventative maintenance points from the operator’s manual to include lubrication points, mechanical, pneumatic, optical, electrical and hydraulic components. In addition, remove, disassemble, and reassemble plasma cutting head. Inspect cutting conditions, perform alignments and other testing. Determine specifications or procedures for tooling set-up, machine operation, work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences using blueprints, instructions, and machine knowledge. Position and secure work piece on machine bed, indexing table, fixture, or dispensing or holding device. Calculate and set machine controls to position tools, synchronize, or regulate cutting depth, speed, and feed. Start automatic operation of numerical control machine to machine parts or test setup, work piece dimensions, or programming. Monitor machine operation and control panel displays to detect malfunctions and compare readings to specifications. Stop machine to remove finished work piece or change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequence. Responsibilities also include the retrieving of raw material and moving finished parts to subsequent work-center(s). Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Strong blueprint reading skills.
Strong computer skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Good communication skills.
Strong attention to detail skills.
Ability to efficiently read a tape measure.
No current lifting restrictions prohibiting lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform machine start-up, warm-up and shut down operations.
Clean the plasma cutting head, perform alignments and tests.
Select, measure, assemble, and set machine using precision gauges and instruments.
Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces.
Modify technology tables, perform import/call up program from different source; edit, split and store part programs.
Create nests/programs to be run on the plasma machines.
Identify preventative maintenance points from the operator’s manual.
Remove, disassemble, and reassemble plasma cutting head.
Inspect cutting conditions, perform alignments and other testing.
Determine specifications or procedures for tooling set-up, machine operation, work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
Position and secure work piece on machine bed, indexing table, fixture, or dispensing or holding device.
Calculate and set machine controls to position tools, synchronize, or regulate cutting depth, speed, and feed.
Start automatic operation of numerical control machine to machine parts or test setup, work piece dimensions, or programming.
Monitor machine operation and control panel displays to detect malfunctions and compare readings to specifications.
Stop machine to remove finished work piece or change tooling, setup, or work piece placement.
Retrieve raw material and move finished parts to subsequent work-center(s).
Perform other job duties as assigned.