Laser and Brake Press Operator

Position Title: Laser and Brake Press Operator (Machine Operator/Fabrication)

Department: Production

Location: Clay Center, KS, USA

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

Set up, operate, or tend computer-controlled lasers to process raw materials for parts manufacturing. Break/shake out parts from lasered materials.

Responsibilities

• Notify supervisors of mechanical malfunctions.
• Repair or replace worn or defective parts or components, using hand tools.
• Adjust cutting techniques based on work order/ assignment.
• Inspect machinery to determine whether repairs are needed.
• Adjust machine controls such as tensions, or speeds, to produce specified products.
• Inspect products to ensure that specifications are met and to determine whether machines require adjustment.
• Confer with coworkers to obtain information about orders, processes, or problems.
• Start machines, monitor operations, and make adjustments as needed.
• Record information about work completed and machine settings.
• Study guides, samples, charts, and specification sheets or confer with supervisors or engineering staff to determine set up requirements.
• Operate machines for test runs to verify adjustments and to obtain product samples.
• Stop machines when specified amounts of product have been produced.
• Program electronic equipment.
• Perform duties with large machinery and equipment to include loading and unloading functions.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) : Required
• 3 plus months of experience in laser or press brake operations in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent of education and experience.)
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to read and interpret tape measure.
• Basic computer skills with understanding of Windows OS
  
  

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:

We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.