Steven Basse

Laser Machine Operator

Daifuku, Jervis B. Webb

Boyne City, MI

08.2018 - 11.2023

Set up and operate laser cutting machines to cut, trim, or h metal or plastic parts according to specifications.
Maintain accurate records of production including quantity, scrap rate, downtime.
Monitor machine performance and adjust controls as needed to ensure quality of finished product.
Load raw materials into the machine and position them accurately for processing.
Perform regular maintenance on equipment to keep it in good working order.
Adjust settings on the computer numerical control machines as necessary to achieve desired results.
Read blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances.
Check completed parts against drawings or templates for accuracy.
Inspect finished products for conformance with customer requirements and industry standards.
Troubleshoot problems with machinery when they arise and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
Ensure safety protocols are followed at all times while operating machinery in accordance with OSHA regulations.
Verify correct material is loaded into the machine before starting a job run.
Perform routine cleaning tasks on the machine and surrounding area after each job run is complete.
Provide training to new employees on proper use of laser cutting machines.
Identify any potential hazards associated with using the equipment and take corrective action where appropriate.
Collaborate closely with other departments such as Quality Control, Maintenance., to ensure smooth operations.
Keep abreast of new technologies related to laser cutting machines in order to increase efficiency.
Work within established time frames while meeting production goals set by management.
Managed daily machine startup and shutdown procedures correctly to protect components from damage.
Staged raw materials for each day's production and managed efficient loading and unloading of machinery.
Controlled machine operations to complete precise, high-quality work.
Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
Stopped machine operation to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement according to required machining sequences.
Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
Set up and operated computer-controlled machines or robots to perform machine functions on metal or plastic workpieces.
Checked completed workpieces against specifications to assess conformance.
Read programming instructions and product blueprints to determine sequences and dimensional requirements.
Operated hoists, cranes and other material handling equipment to lift heavy work pieces or move loads.
Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas.