Primary Responsibility:

To work alongside the fabricator team at QuikCut; cutting on a wide variety of products. Fabricator Operators must be able to run the machines as well as be prepared to sort, clean and pull parts from the skeleton. All Fabricator Operators must meet high expectations and standards set by QuikCut, and providing quality work while completing projects in an efficient amount of time.

Major Responsibilities:

• Be able to efficiently read blueprints and drawings from designers and engineers
• Be able to read and take measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Perform typical laser cutting operations
• Be able to select the proper program with the project as well as proper fixtures
• Set up the machines appropriate for cutting operations
• Perform all dimensional inspections
• Detect and report all defective material or questionable conditions to the supervisor and or quality
• Inspects products, evaluating finished pieces for compliance with quality standards and specification
• Measure the final product to ensure uniformity according to the blueprint
• Restock materials needing to be run through the machines, or stack completed materials in the appropriate area
• Perform routine maintenance on the machine and log it
• Operate laser cutting machines to cut, shape, and modify metal and other materials. 
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine cutting requirements. 
• Set up and adjust machine settings to ensure accurate cuts. 
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laser cutting equipment. 
• Inspect finished products for quality and accuracy, making adjustments as necessary. 
• Proven experience operating laser cutting machines or similar equipment. 

Strong understanding of blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications 

• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Physical Requirements: prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying materials
• Must be able to lift 25 – 90 pounds at a time

Additional Responsibilities:

• Use an air grinder or similar tool to clean parts
• Other duties as assigned

Relationships:

Supervised by: Fab Shop Success Manager