American Rheinmetall ยท 2 days ago
2nd Shift Laser Operator
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles. The CNC Laser/Plasma Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining CNC laser and plasma cutting machines to produce high-quality components that meet production and customer requirements.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Operate a 6000Watt fiber laser and 400AMP plasma cutter using a Messer-based controller and supplied nests
Perform quality inspections prior to beginning production on each job
Use a Brinell hardness scope to test material hardness and properly store coupons in compliance with company traceability systems
Pull, bench, and skid work to support production requirements
Complete and advance work orders through the PLEX system in a timely manner
Maintain consumables associated with cutting operations
Safely operate overhead cranes for loading and unloading materials
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings, including both standard and metric dimensions
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and throughput goals
Inspect finished work using basic measuring equipment such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and pin gauges
Support in benching parts as needed for cutting operations
Maintain quality standards by preventing defects from moving downstream in the operation
Qualification
Required
Working knowledge of CNC laser and plasma cutting machine operations
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications
Familiarity with precision measuring tools and inspection techniques
Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and other material handling equipment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of or ability to learn AS9100 and ISO 14001 standards
High School diploma or GED required
Minimum of 1-year related experience operating CNC cutting equipment or similar machinery
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing
Preferred
Experience with Messer-based controllers
Prior work experience in aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing environments
Additional training or certification in CNC operations or quality systems