Fiber Laser Cutting Machine Operator
About this role
About the Role
Seeking a skilled, safety-conscious Fibre Laser Cutting Machine Operator. Operate and maintain CNC fibre laser cutting equipment to produce accurate metal components from production plans and engineering drawings. Work with production, quality and maintenance to ensure efficient, high-quality cutting while prioritising health and safety and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate fibre laser cutting machines (CNC) including loading programs, selecting appropriate cutting parameters, fitting consumables and aligning material.
Interpret engineering drawings, nesting instructions and production schedules to ensure correct material, part orientation and tolerances are achieved.
Prepare sheet material for cutting, including measuring, marking, de-burring and ensuring flatness; secure workpieces as required.
Monitor machine performance during cutting cycles, make on-the-fly adjustments to speed, power and gas settings and stop operations if quality or safety is compromised.
Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and basic troubleshooting of laser heads, nozzles, filters and CNC controls; report defects to maintenance and support planned downtime activities.
Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometres, calipers) to confirm dimensions and compliance with specifications.
Record production data, job reports and material usage accurately in company systems; ensure traceability of parts and scrap reporting.
Work with nesting/CAD/CAM programmers to optimise nesting, reduce material waste and improve cutting efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualification in engineering, fabrication or manufacturing, or relevant on-the-job experience.
Proven experience operating fibre or CO2 laser cutting machines in a production environment (typically 2+ years).
Good understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, material properties (steel, stainless steel, aluminium) and suitable cutting parameters.
Knowledge of cutting consumables, gas handling and laser safety standards.
Preferred Skills
Experience with CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Machine, specifically an open-table flatbed model designed for precision sheet metal fabrication.
Familiarity with automated part handling, conveyors and CNC material storage systems.
Company at a glance
Naffco Flooring and Interiors has been proudly serving the Tampa area since 1937.
At Naffco we have three beautiful showrooms with expert design consultants on hand to assist you in the layout and design of any home project. Here you will found thousands of samples of the finest manufacturers of flooing, shutters, blinds and cabinetry. From the best ceramic and stone tiles, harwood flooring and carpets that will make your floors beautiful to kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets, we offer the largest and finest selection of products around!
After your purchase, let our licensed and highly trained service technicians use only the most reliable equipment to provide you with the best services possible. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection. For on time and under budget flooring, cabinet, blind and shutter installation and repairs, call the number one contractor in the area where our experience will give you the results you expect.
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