About United Alloy:

United Alloy (UA) is the leading brand when to comes to metal fabrication and powder coating. UA produces the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments. At UA, our culture produces actively engaged people with sustainable results: safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Each employee acts with a sense of ownership, takes initiative to problem solve, and is committed to the company’s mission, their team, and themselves.

In addition to our ISO 9001:2008 certification, UA has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business. While we’re proud of these distinctions, one credential stands above all others: our extensive list of long-term satisfied Fortune 500 OEM customers.

Job Description: The laser operator safely performs laser cutting on a (Cinci Fiber, Mitsubishi) to cut metal. In addition, they will also be responsible for loading raw materials into the laser and or de-nesting pr-cut components from nest created at the lasers, monitoring their performance, and ensuring that their properly maintained.

Shift: 3rdShift – 10:00pm – 6:00am; Sunday - Thursday (OT as neccesary)

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Benefits: In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Generous PTO and Vacation policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid training
• 1st, and 3rd shift available
• Shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shift

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Set-up, adjust and prepare laser machine according to blueprint
• Load sheet tower with raw materials from Receiving utilizing a forklift
• Select and set up lenses based on material type and thickness, load programs and set machine parameters to ensure optimal performance of the equipment
• Use hand tools to remove access scrap
• Lift finished materials and prep using overhead crane and forklift
• Understand how to manage daily work expectations and goals
• Understand, interprets, and follows foreman’s report including priorities and start dates
• Understand how to read material sheet tags and determines material types and gauges
• Understand cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspection Control Plan
• Follow all safety policies and standards
• Is capable and willing to train other employees
• Understand non-conforming process according to SOP-0003
• Maintain accurate and timely system transactions
• Can inspect and clean equipment including all preventative maintenance
• Inspects own work for quality standards
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

• The individual must have exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes
• On-the-job training will be provided for new operators regarding safety procedures, how to use the machine and how to operate the computer program.
• Must possess the ability to operate overhead cranes, tape measure, caliper, basic hand tools and air tools
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Can record time accurately including “time and attendance” and “labor reporting” using the data collection system
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds with an assist
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold, or humid.