What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1st Shift Laser Operator I- San Antonio, TX position at Phoenix Metals?
Job Description
Job Description
Phoenix Metals Company is a metal distribution company with 17 locations across the United States. The company is a subsidiary of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., a Fortune 500 SEC registrant, and the largest metals service center company in North America.
Job Summary
This job is in the Plant family (Department), which includes positions responsible for supervising or performing metals processing and distribution work. Work includes specialized equipment operation and / or supporting functions and requires a practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Phoenix Metals in metals processing and distribution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing basic production activities on variety of laser machines.
- Reviews blue prints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications to understand machining characteristics of various metals.
- Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
- Sets up laser cutting unit for safe operation by selecting appropriate nozzles, and setting speeds and feeds.
- Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences.
- Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
- Operates laser machines during processing as required based on work load or business needs.
- Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates.
- Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
- Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
- Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
- Coordinates and executes material handling.
- Completes work order paperwork / documentation.
- Restocks material.
- May mark identification on material / work pieces before processing.
- May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and / or shipping.
- Responsible for adhering to / ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Warehouse / Field setting; minimal temperature environment
Schedule : 1st shift Monday-Friday 8a-430p
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, state, or local law.
