Laser Operator DAY SHIFT

Laser Operator DAY SHIFT

JOB SUMMARY

Set up raw materials, programs, and machine parameters to exact specifications for the cutting operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively observe and promote BWise safety standards
• Obtain specifications for operation from work orders.
• Perform typical laser cutting operations.
• Select proper cutting programs, and proper fixtures.
• Establish proper stop location, adjust laser beam focal point.
• Set up proper tooling for operation.
• Organize work area before and after parts are processed, stacking completed parts properly on pallet to eliminate double handling and work efficiently.
• Communicates with management, to resolve order quantity discrepancies and quality issues.
• Make continuous quality checks to ensure parts are cut to exact specifications.
• Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine within capabilities. Reports all machine malfunctions to Management.
• Maintains a clean and tidy work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by Leadership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be capable of standing for entire shift and sit for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs; ability to demonstrate full range of motion for reaching, bending, kneeling and stooping.
• Will be exposed to extreme heat and cold depending on weather.
• Subject to dirt, dust, oil, welding fumes, electric shock, bright lights, UV radiation, burns, traffic hazards, and high noise levels in the workplace.

PPE REQUIREMENTS

• Steel-toed shoes or composite shoes
• Safety glasses
• Earplugs
• Gloves when handling any material
• Grinding Shield when cleaning parts

SOFT SKILLS BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Quality – do good work
• Teamwork – help each other
• Respect – everyone is valued
• Honesty – tell the truth
• Safety – protect yourself and others
• Integrity – do the right thing
• Results – outcome matters

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, count, communicate by various channels.
• Must have appropriate high school, vocational-technology school, or trade school training and/or demonstrated ability/expertise from on-the-job training from previous employment.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Must be able to interpret drawings and sketches, read and understand manuals/specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements

BWISE EXPECTATIONS

• Attend work as scheduled – that is, arrive on time fully prepared to begin work and remain at work through the entire work period.
• Perform assigned tasks safely, competently and according to performance and behavioral expectations of the department/business unit.                                                        
• Cooperate, collaborate and communicate with supervisors, managers and co-workers in performing assignments, projects, service requests.