NW Employment is partnered with a local Steel Manufacturer in Canby and we are looking to add a Laser Operator to join our team!

Primary Job Function

Set ups, adjusts and operates a laser machine and punch to perform such operations as laser cutting, punching, blanking, shearing, forming, and drawing to make parts according to print.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows department standard operating procedures.

· Empties scrap bins.

· May instruct and direct the work of less experienced operators.

• Approves parts for other operators.

· Follows established safety protocols including required usage of PPE; helps to maintain a safe working environment.

• Performs periodic preventive maintenance.

· Keeps work area clean and organized.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Punch

• Coordinates tool changes, selecting proper punch tolerances and die clearances and indexing tool stations accurately.
• Deburrs parts as needed, protecting finished parts per cosmetic requirements.
• Inspects and sharpens dies and punches for good tool utilization.
• Communicates tooling needs as determined from new or revised product and suggests improvements to make the punch work centers productive and efficient.

· Positions, aligns and secures punches and dies or die members; adjusts ram stroke and material stop gauges; sets stripper or ejecting mechanism.

· Works from drawings, patterns, templates, or samples; produces samples for inspection; adjusts to secure required dimensions and quality and produces runs within desired times.

· Maintains tools and machines; perform periodic preventive maintenance.

· Writes small programs.