Laser Operator

The Laser Operator will be responsible for loading sheets/plates of raw material, setting up programs as per schedule, conducting quality inspections of the parts and off-loading finished parts using an overhead crane, sheet loader and laser conveyors.

The Laser Operator will report directly to the Team Lead and/or Production Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands the use of equipment, sheet loader, and laser conveyor.

• Determines parts to be cut and selects desired cutting program.

• Ensures sheet metal is properly positioned on cutting surface.

• Completion of work orders required for that shift in a timely fashion following the correct order schedule.

• Monitors laser machine during cutting process.

• Conducts ongoing visual inspection of parts, ensuring correct sizes and tolerances, before forwarding to next procedure.

• Count all pieces to ensure correct quantities, and complete necessary paperwork, tags, and quality enhancement sheets.

• Performs preventative and daily maintenance on laser machine as required.

• Identify opportunities for improvement.

• Maintain and practice good housekeeping.

• Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)

• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with a minimum of three (3) months experience.

• Metal Fabrication experience preferred.

• Ability to interpret blueprints / shop fabrication drawings.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

• Mathematically inclined.

• Comfortable to work with large size components.

• Experience operating overhead crane equipment.

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Safety focused.