CNC FIBER LASER METAL CUTTING MACHINE OPERATOR

*1. Job Purpose Operate CNC fiber laser cutting machines to cut metal sheets and plates according toapproved drawings and cutting programs, ensuring dimensional accuracy, consistentquality, safe operation, efficient material utilisation, and timely production. Coordinationwith programming, stores, fabrication, press brake, and quality teams is essential.Nesting and CAD/CAM knowledge is an advantage.

*2. Key Responsibilities A. Machine Operation and Job Preparation ● Verify material grade, thickness, sheet dimensions, job specifications, drawingrevisions, and cutting programs before production. ● Load and unload sheets safely using approved handling methods andequipment. ● Select approved programs and verify cutting parameters, including laser power,speed, focus, nozzle, and assist-gas settings, as prescribed for the job. ● Follow machine start-up, setup, test-cut, first-piece approval, operation,changeover, and shutdown procedures. ● Interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, profiles, holes, slots,and cutting instructions; clarify discrepancies before proceeding. ● Monitor cutting performance, identify faults, and handle finished componentscarefully to prevent damage.

B. Nesting and Material Optimisation ● Verify approved nesting layouts and component arrangements against materialspecifications and production requirements. ● Support efficient sheet utilisation by reducing unnecessary gaps, offcuts,and scrap while considering part spacing, cutting sequence, and component stability. ● Coordinate with the nesting programmer or supervisor on layout corrections,compatible job combinations, and reusable material remnants. ● Candidates with practical nesting software, CAD/CAM, or CNC programmingexperience will be preferred.

C. Quality Control ● Inspect first-cut components and obtain approval where required before batchproduction. ● Check dimensions, profiles, hole positions, and edge quality using suitablemeasuring instruments. ● Identify incomplete cuts, burrs, dross, heat distortion, incorrect profiles,and surface damage; segregate defective parts and report issues. ● Make authorised parameter adjustments and verify results as instructed. ● Maintain required records of production, inspections, rejections, materialremnants, and machine downtime; label and transfer completed parts safely tothe next operation.

D. Maintenance and Production Coordination ● Check cutting-head consumables, nozzles, protective windows, assist-gassupply, cooling, and extraction systems according to prescribed procedures. ● Perform authorised routine checks and cleaning; replace consumables only whentrained and authorised. ● Report machine alarms, breakdowns, material shortages, program errors, andproduction delays promptly. ● Coordinate with programming, stores, production, press brake, fabrication,and quality teams to meet schedules and minimise downtime, changeovers,wastage, and rework. ● Maintain machine logs and keep the equipment and surrounding work areaorganised.

E. Safety and Housekeeping ● Follow KMW and manufacturer safety procedures, use prescribed PPE, andmaintain required ventilation and extraction. ● Never bypass guards, enclosures, interlocks, or other safety devices, oraccess enclosed laser-processing areas without authorisation under approvedprocedures. ● Handle heavy sheets, sharp edges, hot metal, compressed gases, andelectricalsystems safely. ● Follow approved lockout and hazardous-energy isolation procedures beforerelevant maintenance work. ● Keep material racks and walkways clear and report incidents, near misses,equipment defects, and unsafe conditions immediately.

*3. Qualifications and Experience ● ITI in Fitter, Machinist, Sheet Metal, Mechanical, or a related trade preferred; aMechanical Diploma or relevant technical training is an advantage. ● Preferably 2–5 years of hands-on CNC fiber laser cutting experience in metalfabrication or manufacturing. ● Ability to interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and materialspecifications. ● Working knowledge of CNC controls, cutting parameters, nozzle selection, assistgases, focus settings, and routine troubleshooting. ● Experience with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, or other relevant metals;CAD/CAM and nesting software experience is an advantage. ● Ability to use measuring instruments and understand work and safety instructionsin a language understood by the candidate.

• • ITI in Fitter, Machinist, Sheet Metal, Mechanical, or a related trade preferred; a Mechanical Diploma or relevant technical training is an advantage.

• Preferably 2–5 years of hands-on CNC fiber laser cutting experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and materials specifications.
• Working knowledge of CNC controls, cutting parameters, nozzle selection, assist gases, focus settings, and routine troubleshooting.
• Experience with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, or other relevant metals; CAD/CAM and nesting software experience is an advantage.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and understand work and safety instructions in a language understood by the candidate.