What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Laser Operator position at American Rheinmetall?
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design, development, and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles, vehicle systems, and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems, fabricated structures, armored products, rubber solutions, and track systems, delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets. As part of the global Rheinmetall family, we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Job Summary:
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. This role includes setup, operation, inspection, and material handling, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and throughput standards.
Essential Functions:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform Physical Requirements:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Summary:
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. This role includes setup, operation, inspection, and material handling, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and throughput standards.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
- 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.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 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 Qualifications:
- 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.
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally: stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently: use hands to handle, measure, and operate CNC controls and tools.
- Continuously: maintain attention to detail during machine operation.
- Highly repetitive: performing machine operations and inspections for extended periods.
- Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and sharp materials.
- Requires proper use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe shoes.
- Must adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.