Laser Machine Operator - First Shift

Position Description Summary: A laser machine operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining laser cutting machines to precisely cut, engrave, or drill designs onto metal, ensuring high quality and accuracy by following established parameters and safety procedures.

Principal Accountabilities: (The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.):

• Set-up, adjust and prepare turret punch/laser combination. (Current machines: Amada and Cincinatti Lasers). Set-up includes but is not limited to: finding proper tooling per set up. Check the heights of tooling and adjust. Set-up and adjustment of material. Locate and upload proper program from machine control. Ensure optimal laser cutting conditions. Provide immediate feedback, to supervisor on jobs not meeting set-up and/or production standards.
• Work with engineering and operations to ensure finished products are produced in the safest, effective manner, while maintaining high quality control standards.
• De-burr parts with file or grinder, as needed.
• Responsible for proper packaging, identifying and moving all finished products to the proper location.
• Ensure all equipment, and area, is properly set-up in a safe manner and that all safety devices are in use. Performs set-up inspections, first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections as required by QC standards.
• Monitor equipment and tool wear, and request external maintenance when required.
• Work with Supervisor, Programmer/Mfg. Engineer and Engineering to make constant improvements in tooling, programs and lean activities.
• Operate fork lift, as needed.
• Assist with any other duties as assigned.
• Assure adherence to all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe working environment through consistent practice of safety programs and procedures.

Education, Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required for Position:

• · High school diploma or equivalent
• · Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
• · Basic computer skills
• · Ability to work safely and efficiently
• · Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• · Must be able to frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds
• · Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instruction and written processes
• · Flexible schedule is required (requires shift work and some weekends)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person