What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laser Operator position at Lapham-Hickey Steel?
Purpose/Summary: A Laser Operator performs duties necessary to cut material according to customer specifications using laser table equipment. In addition to preparing orders according to customer specifications, a Laser Table Operator is also responsible for the proper set-up, communication with proceeding shifts, clearing parts, packaging and monitoring laser table equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Loads equipment with raw material using the overhead crane and/or forklift in order to prepare the equipment for an accurate cut.
- Prepares equipment to cut material by downloading the proper program to the computer according to customer specifications.
- Measures material before/after cutting to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Accurately completes inspection reports after inspecting and measuring the material.
- Unloads the tables and packages parts per order.
- Performs preventive maintenance as needed.
- Clears trays and conveyors . Keeps area clean and organized.
- Completes assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices. This regards to individual safety, the safety of other employees, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace.
- Wears approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor, lead person or management.
Working Conditions: Working conditions may consist of loud noise, vibratory tools, repetitive motions, airborne particles such as metal dust and chips and exposure to chemicals, fumes and bright light. Physical requirements include continual standing, walking, lifting, twisting with periodic bending, climbing, stooping, crawling and crouching.
Knowledge, Abilities, Skills:
- A minimum of one (1) year previous laser table work experience is preferred.
- Ability to read and understand measuring tools and equipment such as a tape measure, calipers and micrometer.
- Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Ability to perform math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions as well as convert fractions to decimals or vice versa.
- Ability to understand and read blueprints
- Ability to recognize and interpret colors according to the company’s classification system.
- Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds, as well as lift and move heavier objects with the assistance of cranes, forklifts, or another employee.
- Knowledge of general shop procedures and rules including safety precautions.
- Ability and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and work as part of a production team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.75 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Laser Operator: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25
