LASER OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT

Job Overview

Summary:  The person in this position reports will directly report to the Weld Supervisor who reports to the Weld Shop Manager. This person will be responsible for setting up and operating a variety of manufacturing machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. This is a safety sensitive position.  This individual will be running the sheet and tube laser.  Could be operating forklifts or combi’s, operating hoists, banders, pallet jacks and possibly other CNC machines.  Will be using a variety of power and hand tools as needed for the jobs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting up and operating a variety of manufacturing machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
• Selecting the appropriate tools, machines and materials to be used in preparation of manufacturing machinery work.
• Make sure that the right program is picked for the particular job.
• Calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers and vernier calipers.
• Operator will perform daily cleaning of machine, scrap bins and perform some maintenance duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Load sheets of metal into the laser using a vacuum hoist.
• Unload the cut parts, use instruments to debur and clean parts.
• Make sure that the part meets the quality expectations and it is within the tolerances of the particular part.
• Make custom parts for repair of current equipment when required.
• Adhering to all safety rules and OSHA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have experience working with blueprints, drawings and engineering information
• Knowledge in lasers including designing issues and maintenance
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
• Knowledge of gauges, micrometers and calipers
• Design techniques, tools and principals involved in production planning, blueprints, drawings and models
• Identify causes of operating errors and deciding what to do through troubleshooting
• Determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job
• Background in safety compliance-particularly Lock out/Tag Out procedures
• Adhere to safety and OSHA regulations
• Ability to program, set-up and operator lasers
• Ability to produce parts and components from drawings and specifications
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One year of laser operation experience preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to read and follow blueprints, interpret drawings and read a tape measure.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Training Needs

Continuous training in machine operation and in company production and safety policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to continuously stand, walk, talk, hear, use hand and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. In addition to the lifting the job requires various carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling and squatting.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is required to be performed in hot, humid, dry, dusty, and cold conditions inside.