CNC Machine Operator

CNC Machine Operator (Laser Cutting / Press Brake)

RAAL Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd. | Moula Ali, Hyderabad | Full-time, on-site

About us

RAAL is a precision sheet metal fabrication company with about 60 people. We run CNC laser cutting, press brake forming, Laser/TIG/MIG welding, and powder coating, and supply parts to demanding OEM customers. Quality and on-time delivery are how we keep our customers.

The role

You will run our CNC laser cutting and/or press brake machines and turn programs and drawings into accurate parts, on schedule and right the first time.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC sheet metal machines: load sheets, select programs and parameters, and set up tooling, fixtures, and back gauges as needed
• Read engineering drawings and machine programs, and confirm material grade, thickness, and part orientation before running
• Inspect first-off and in-process parts against drawing tolerances (dimensions, angles, flatness, edge quality) using vernier calipers, protractors, gauges, and other measuring tools
• Segregate, tag, and move parts to the next process with correct part and job identification
• Do daily machine upkeep: cleaning, lubrication, consumable and tooling checks, and reporting faults early
• Minimize scrap and rework through correct setups, efficient material use, and proper handling of offcuts and tooling
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements at all times
• Record production output and rework or rejection data accurately

Requirements

• ITI / Diploma in Mechanical, Production, Fitter, or a related trade (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience operating CNC laser cutting and/or CNC press brake machines
• Ability to read basic engineering drawings, including bend and flat-pattern details
• Working knowledge of mild steel, stainless steel, and/or aluminium in sheet form
• Comfortable with measuring instruments
• Disciplined about documentation and quality checks

Good to have

• Experience on both laser cutting and press brake
• Familiarity with common machines/controllers (e.g., Trumpf, Bystronic, Amada, Han’s, Delem, Cybelec)
• Basic nesting, CAM, or offline bend programming exposure
• Understanding of laser parameters (power, speed, focus, assist gas) or bending fundamentals (bend allowance, springback, tooling selection, bend sequence)
• Experience in an ISO 9001 or automotive/OEM supplier environment