LASER / BRAKE CNC OPERATOR

Job Description

Department: FABRICATION

FLSA Status: Non Exempt (Hourly)

Date: 2024

Location: KANSAS CITY

Summary:

LASER / PLASMA / PRESS BRAKE – The purpose of this role is to be able to produce quality metal fabrications by setting up and operating a CNC machine. You will be responsible for maintaining safety standards, and quality standards while operating the machines. Attention to detail and being processes oriented is required. Must be able to interpret blueprints and perform precise measurements with tape measures, calipers, gauges, micrometers etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates all equipment in a safe manner and uses safe work habits. Maintain a safe and clean working environment including complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
Follows specifications or procedures for set-up, programming and machine operation using blueprints, instructions and machine knowledge.
Understand programming and functionality of the machine. Knowledge of the CNC controls is key to providing good parts.
Ensure the machine is working properly. Able to perform proper maintenance of the machine. Knowledge to troubleshoot problems as they arise.
Selects, measures, assembles and sets machine tooling including replacement of tooling when necessary.
Able to load and unload raw materials
Works closely with Material Handlers to obtain jobs and materials
Locate and ensure correct material is delivered to work center
Manage consumables
Ensure jobs are staged correctly after completion
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
High school diploma or 2-5 years’ experience in a production or manufacture environment
Experience in computer nesting programs
Computer skills including Microsoft skills (excel, word, etc.)
Familiarity with different CNC Lasers (Trumpf, Messer)

Physical Requirements:

Works between an office and plant environment with exposure to varying degrees of temperatures and noise.
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time including overnight stays
Sitting, standing, walking for long periods of time
Ability to work a schedule with punctual attendance, Monday through Friday plus any additional hours necessary to meet business demands including some weekends
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling etc. 50+ pounds regularly in 8–12-hour day, and up to 60 hours per week.
Must wear proper PPE
The ability to respond quickly and calmly to dangerous situations

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Custom Truck One Source is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.