Laser Nest Generator

Nest Generator

The Nest Generator is charged with the responsibility for creating parts in offline nesting software that contain all the requisite information so that they are easily posted to machine controls for safe, flawless cutting through all CNC profiling equipment.

This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary. Special projects and activities may also be created where employees' talents can best be utilized. In addition, General Stamping & Metalworks is a growing organization, responding to an ever changing market. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.

The Nest Generator reports directly to the Profiling Supervisor and works closely with Supply Chain Team to ensure material is utilized and tracked properly.

The primary responsibility of the Nest Generator is to use job date and priority to create and deliver nesting programs to Laser Operators. These programs must optimize material whenever possible and must also follow nesting guidelines for grain direction, tab location and machine clamping positions.

• Monitoring remnant material and ensuring use before full sheets
• Ensuring that newly released parts are set up properly and incorporated into the production schedule to satisfy due dates

The Nest Generator may from time-to-time be required to work overtime when demand is high. He/she may also be expected operator laser equipment as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess good interpersonal skills; demonstrate an optimistic and supportive attitude; and maintain the strictest confidence regarding all issues and information regarding the company's operations, its employee, financial, and personal matters that the employee may become aware in the course of their work.

The individual will also maintain competency with the following programs and equipment:

• Nesting Software for GSM owned equipment (2D laser, CNC punch, Punch/Plasma, Tube laser)
• Laser Equipment

• Dependability: Follows procedures and responds to management direction: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Collaboration: Ability to interact with other employees as needed to provide information and quickly resolve quality inspection issues.
• Problem Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works well with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly in addressing positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds helpfully to questions; participates in meetings as requested.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for numerical accuracy; interprets and presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

• Laser Operator Level 3 (preferred)
• Laser Operation Certification (preferred)
• CAD or comparable software certification