What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laser Operator position at Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company?
Are you interested in growing your career within the manufacturing industry? Shape precision, build quality, and create impact. We are seeking a mechanically inclined Laser operator to join our industry-leading team for 2nd shift
Company Overview:
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.
Whats In It For You?
- Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
- Competitive Pay shift premium
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 11 Annual Company Paid Holidays
- 401K with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Programs
- Bonus and Merit opportunities
What You Will be Doing:
- Read work orders to determine specifications, such as materials to be used, dimensions and tolerances
- Operate and maintain laser cutting machines to cut, and shape material according to production specifications
- Monitor machine operations to ensure quality and adherence to productions schedules
- Perform change overs and set-ups and run first piece inspections as well as all subsequent inspections
- Use measuring tools such as micrometers, gauges, calipers to complete tasks
- Demonstrate competency and willingness to operate machines in multiple areas
- Respond to machine faults and downtime, and accurately track data
- Perform all shop order functions, packing instructions, and labeling requirements
- Participate in Kaizen events, problem solving teams and improvement projects as available
- Follow all safety procedures
- Keep a clean and organized work area
- Use of all provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required
- Drive a forklift
What You Will Bring:
- Work Experience: 1 year of manufacturing experience, strong mechanical knowledge, laser cutting and programming experience with sheet metal, knowledge of machining processes including CNC and brake press operation, the ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools such as calipers, and gages
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Certification: Ability to get Forklift Certified
- Computer Skills: Ability to learn and make transactions in an ERP system like Oracle
- Organization Skills: Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
- Communication Skills: Speak, read, write, and understand basic English
