CNC Laser Programmer

Wisconsin Metal Fab LLC • Full-time • Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States • $26 - $28 / hour • 3m ago

Overview
Join our innovative manufacturing team as a CNC Laser Programmer and become a vital contributor to precision machining excellence! In this dynamic role, you will develop, optimize, and implement laser cutting programs to produce high-quality components efficiently. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes, ensuring we meet the highest standards of accuracy and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Generates and edits Nest programs and Flex Schedules for the Lasers, Plasma & Punch as required to produce quality parts.
Uses scheduling requirements to determine what should be cut on each machine and when.
Work with the Engineering team concerning product design to ensure efficient production methods.
Use Work Orders, prints and/or drawings to select type and size of metal stock and to determine quantity of parts.
Uploads operating program to CNC console and verifies there are no computer problems or data discrepancies present.
Work closely with the Materials team to reduce material waste, increase material turns and manage sheet / plate material inventories.
Estimate production times and related costs information to estimators working on new proposals.
Participates in project previews on cross-functional teams as required to ensure the conformance to specifications
Maintains necessary records and workflow processes.
Knows and complies with all personal, machine and facility safety practices and regulations; understands and follows company workplace rules.
Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

Must be able to interpret and work from verbal or written work instructions, read and interpret work orders, blueprints, drawings, layouts and technical / non-technical information and use this information to create CNC programs.
Must be able to communicate and interact successfully with supervisors and co-workers.
Must be detail oriented, able to work independently as a problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills and can finish projects in a timely manner.
Must have an excellent work ethic and superior attendance.
Ability to work extended hours on an as-needed basis

Education and Experience Required