Laser Cutting Machine Operator
Laser Cutting Machine Operator
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Job Description
Laser cutting machine operators set up, program and tend laser cutting machines, designed to cut, or rather burn off and melt, excess material from a metal workpiece by directing a computer-motion-controlled powerful laser beam through laser optics. They read laser cutting machine blueprints and tooling instructions, perform regular machine maintenance, and make adjustments to the milling controls, such as the intensity of the laser beam and its positioning..
Top 3 specific things you need to know
As a Laser Cutting Machine Operator, you will need to master following:
Top 24 general things you need to know
More generally, a laser cutting machine operator is also versed in:
- apply control process statistical methods
- consult technical resources
- dispose of cutting waste material
- ensure equipment availability
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- laser types
- manufacturing processes
- monitor automated machines
- operate precision measuring equipment
- perform machine maintenance
- perform test run
- quality and cycle time optimisation
- quality standards
- read standard blueprints
- remove inadequate workpieces
- remove processed workpiece
- set up the controller of a machine
- statistical process control
- supply machine
- supply machine with appropriate tools
- troubleshoot
- types of metal
- use CAM software
- wear appropriate protective gear
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent laser cutting machine operator
It also helps to know the following:
- ferrous metal processing
- maintain mechanical equipment
- manufacturing of cutlery
- manufacturing of daily use goods
- manufacturing of door furniture from metal
- manufacturing of doors from metal
- manufacturing of heating equipment
- manufacturing of jewellery
- manufacturing of light metal packaging
- manufacturing of metal containers
- manufacturing of metal structures
- manufacturing of sports equipment
- manufacturing of steam generators
- manufacturing of steel drums and similar containers
- manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
- monitor stock level
- non-ferrous metal processing
- trigonometry
- types of metal manufacturing processes
- CAD software
- CADD software
- CAE software
- advise on machinery malfunctions
- cutting technologies
- electrical engineering
- geometry
- inspect quality of products
- keep records of work progress
- liaise with managers
- mark processed workpiece
- mechanics
- procure mechanical machinery
- program a CNC controller
- record production data for quality control
- tend CNC laser cutting machine
- use CAD software
- work ergonomically
Top employers for this job
Laser Cutting Machine Operator (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
Full Time
Urgent
Private
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