- Department: Production / Manufacturing
- Designation: Laser Machine Operator
- Location: Manufacturing Plant
- Reporting To: Production Supervisor / Production Manager
- Experience: 1–5 Years
- Employment Type: Full-Time
1. Job Purpose
To operate and monitor CNC/laser cutting machines safely and efficiently to produce high-quality sheet-metal components as per approved drawings, production plans, and quality standards.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Machine Operation
Operate CNC Laser Cutting machines as per production requirements.
Load and unload sheet-metal/raw materials safely.
Set machine parameters such as cutting speed, power, gas pressure, and focus as required.
Select and run approved CNC programs for different components.
Monitor machine performance during production.
Ensure correct material grade, thickness, and dimensions before starting production.
Carry out first-piece inspection before continuing batch production.
Maintain proper machine settings to minimize rejection and material wastage.
B. Production
Achieve daily/shift production targets as assigned by the Production Supervisor.
Follow production schedules and prioritize jobs based on production requirements.
Ensure maximum machine utilization and minimize machine idle time.
Follow nesting/program instructions to optimize material utilization.
Report production delays, machine breakdowns, and material shortages immediately.
C. Quality Control
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Check dimensions and quality of laser-cut components using measuring instruments.
Identify issues such as
o Incorrect dimensions
o Excessive burrs
o Incomplete cutting
o Burn marks
o Distortion
o Incorrect holes/slots
o Wrong program or material
Ensure components conform to approved drawings and specifications.
Segregate rejected/non-conforming components and inform the Quality/Production team.
D. Machine Maintenance
Perform routine machine cleaning and basic preventive maintenance.
Check cutting nozzles, lenses, filters, gas lines, and other consumable parts.
Maintain proper housekeeping around the machine.
Report abnormal machine sounds, vibration, errors, or breakdowns immediately.
Do not make unauthorized modifications or repairs to the machine.
E. Safety
Strictly follow factory safety rules and machine operating procedures.
Use required PPE such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and other applicable protective equipment.
Follow laser-machine safety procedures.
Ensure machine guards and safety systems are functioning properly.
Handle sheet-metal materials carefully to avoid injury.
Maintain a clean and obstruction-free working area.
Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, and near-miss incidents.
F. Documentation
Maintain production records and machine operating logs.
Record production quantity, rejection quantity, downtime, and material usage as required.
Complete shift handover reports accurately.
Record machine breakdowns and maintenance issues.
Ensure traceability of materials and finished components.
3. Required Skills
Knowledge of CNC laser cutting machine operation.