Laser Operator - 1St Shift

What you’ll do:

The Laser Machine Operator is responsible for converting sheet metal into parts needed to build transformer and regulator tanks. They are responsible for moving necessary materials to the laser and routine maintenance of the machine. Laser Machine Operators must be willing to do various jobs as directed and assist all other team members as needed to build product through the continuous flow line.

In this function, you will:

• Load appropriate materials onto laser table and perform laser cutting operations per specifications, work instructions, schedules, and drawings.
• Keep work area clean and provide a safe environment of area for self and others.
• Operate a forklift and crane.
• Wear PPE including safety glasses w/side shields, ear plugs or other hearing protection, steel-toed boots w/meta-tarsals, and gloves.
• Complete tasks for laser operation while applying standard practices; perform set-up and operation on laser; use steel gauge to validate thickness of appropriate materials loaded for specific job orders; load correct materials and unload and sort all parts; use precision instruments to check tolerances and visually check quality of parts.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future
• A high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with lasers in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the safe operation of various types of material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes.

Skills:

• Ability to read blueprints along with understanding verbal and written instructions, schedules, documents and specifications
• Ability to read and interpret measuring devices (such as tape measure)
• Ability to troubleshoot minor program errors independently; work under little supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS; bend, twist, grab, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, use both hands to lift and lower materials, and perform all other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must possess basic math skills to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE(Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses w/side shields, earplugs or other hearing protection, steel-toed boots w/meta-tarsals, gloves, and any other PPE and follow safe manufacturing and material handling practices as required with or without reasonable accomodation.
• Ability to work overtime when required.