What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laser Table Operator position at Solar Turbines?
Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Essential Functions
1. Perform typical laser cutting operations.
2. Select proper cutting programs, and proper fixtures.
3. Establish proper stop location, adjust laser beam focal point.
4. Make proper set-ups for cutting operations.
5. Perform prescribed maintenance as required.
6. Perform all dimensional inspections.
7. Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor.
8. May perform a variety of other tasks as production needs require
Nature and Scope
An employee in this position must be able to work with their peers as well as individually, and follow directions from Team Leads, Supervisors, and Managers. They must follow work instructions and processes, work according to part drawings, execute tasks, and assist higher level welders/fabricators. Employees in this position are expected to learn from higher level employees and must ask for help and/or instruction when unsure how handle a task.
They must have the ability to take coaching and feedback from Team Leads, Certified Welding Inspector, Supervisor, or respective Manager to continually improve performance, productivity and/or quality of completed product. They will work under the supervision of their leaders but must still be able to remain productive when not being directly watched.
Team Lead, Supervisor or respective Manager will decide required working hours and job priorities and the laser table operator must be able take input from engineers when approaching how to take on producing or fabricating a part.
Employee must be fully able to read, comply and understand procedures, and must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
All Work is completed on a manufacturing shop floor, and an employee in this role must be able to recognize and avoid hazards and unsafe operation of equipment.
Equipment that may need to be operated to complete duties:
Brake Press- Fabrication equipment such as a saw or drill press
- Measurement tools and gauges for checking work
- Forklift or crane for moving materials, tools, and equipment
- Computer for completing production orders, recording work hours, and online training
- Other equipment that may be necessary for completion of work
Principal Accountabilities
Comply with all of Solar’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines, Policies, procedures, and best practices; use proper PPE, Smoke Eaters, etc.- Comply with Solar Turbines standards for structural elements.
- Clean parts well to ensure quality of work including the cutting and repairing of parts.
- Ensure that the proper procedures have been followed and quality has not been compromised.
- Take feedback on their work, and correct work that is not up to standard.
- Maintain a job log
Qualifications, Preferred Education, and Experience
- 1 year of manufacturing experience.
- 1 year of laser operator experience.
- Training in general safety, electrostatic discharge awareness, foreign object damage, awareness and quality system awareness.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Familiarity with shop floor procedures is strongly preferred
Summary Pay Range:
$45,809.00 - $68,713.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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