FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved By: Department VP
Approved Date: 1/18/21
Job Title: CNC Laser/Plasma Operator (Messer Operator)
Department: Production
Summary Operates various CNC Laser and Plasma cutting machines by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
• Responsible for operating a 6000Watt fiber laser/400AMP plasma cutter using a Messer based controller and a supplied nest as well as preventative maintenance and escalation
• Perform necessary quality inspections to begin production on each job
• Use a Brinell hardness scope to check material for hardness and properly store coupons to comply with company traceability system
• Responsible for pulling, benching & skidding work
• Responsible for making sure work orders are complete and moved through PLEX system in a timely manner
• Responsible for maintaining the consumables associated with the cutting operation
• Operate overhead crane for loading and unloading pieces
• Read and interpret blueprint drawings including both standard and metric dimensioning
• Responsible for the compliance of safety, quality and throughput goals
• Maintain quality of work and to ensure defects are not passed through the rest of the operation
• Uses basic measuring equipment to inspect quality of work including, but not limited to, tape measures, calipers, micrometers and pin gauges, etc.
• Uses Plate Blaster and Forklift
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
