What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laser Operator position at Ryerson Inc?
Summary
Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.
As a laser operator at Norlen, a Ryerson family of companies, you will be responsible for ensuring the lasers are running and producing good parts as they come off the laser tables.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensures laser is running at optimum speeds and condition of cut is within standards
- Pull parts, de-tab where needed and organize by pallet for next operation
- Is trained in the operation of equipment and the precision measuring tools necessary for the inspection of parts produced by each operation
- Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
- Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction
- Measures work piece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation
- Removes burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from work piece
- Reads blueprint or job order for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as feed rate, cutting speed, depth of cut, fixtures, and cutting tools to be used. Is trained in shop blueprint reading
- Has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Verifies conformance of finished work piece to specifications
- Has the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Has the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Requirements
- Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Problem solving skills
- Knowledge of equipment (cranes, shears, saws, motors, burning equipment)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and multiple tasks
- Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier
