About the Role
The Turret / Laser combo machine operator safely performs Turret / laser process operations for a variety of organizational manufacturing needs.
Responsibilities
- Performs typical Turret / laser functions of sheet metal through automated Turret / laser Combo machine.
- Receives work orders and jobs from Dimar Planning group, using production schedule software, and other planning tools, processing jobs efficiently and effectively to meet customer deliveries.
- Sets up machine and runs job based on recommended settings from Turret / laser combo manufacturer or internal engineering specs.
- Reviews and maintains raw materials (sheet steel) needed to process orders, retrieves and loads Turret/ laser combo.
- Loads proper programs into machine, verifies proper rev, job numbers and quantities for every job.
- Inspects jobs against drawing ensuring part meets print.
- Inspects parts for proper cuts and cut quality of both laser and turret.
- Unloads, sorts and palletizes jobs as needed to ensuring quantities and job folders are correct and with every job.
- Performs hour-based maintenance specific to Turret / laser combo functions.
Requirements
- Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal manufacturing
- Knowledge of different types of metals (Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, etc.)
- Expert ability to read engineering blueprints
- Knowledge of assist gasses used in laser processing (oxygen, N2, etc.)
- Knowledge of CAD- Solid works and strong computer skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- 3 - 5 years previous leadership experience in a “Job Shop”
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in CNC Programming, Machine operation, or turret / laser combo operation
- 2- or 4-year degree or technical schooling in manufacturing fields or 5-10 years of proven increased responsibility in the area of CNC programming/ manufacturing.
- Metal fabrication work environment; dust, grease and metal common
- Requires the use of safety glasses and steel toed shoes/boots when on the shop floor.
- Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work overtime, including weekends as requested.
Skills
- CNC Programming
- Machine operation
- Turret / laser combo operation
- CAD - Solid works
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
Experience Level
- 3-5 years leadership experience in a Job Shop
- 3-5 years experience in CNC Programming, Machine operation, or turret/laser combo operation
- 5-10 years proven increased responsibility in CNC programming/manufacturing
Education Level
- 2-year degree or technical schooling in manufacturing fields
- 4-year degree or technical schooling in manufacturing fields
