1st shift - Laser Operator -I

Job Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

What We Offer

• Operate computer numerical control (CNC) Laser processing machines.
• Maintain awareness of close tolerance parts, including pointed parts.
• Following standard operating procedures and instructions.

• Achieve specifications including quality and throughput.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform ERP system transactions.
• Perform required daily maintenance to equipment and tools.
• Work from procedures and prescribed operation sequences to achieve parts per print and quality specifications.
• Load control media to retrieve preprogrammed machine instructions from data base.
• Ensure work piece is being properly covered with assist gas as needed and per setup instructions.
• Monitor, observe and listen to machine operation to detect malfunctions, such as worn rotary chucks or motion controls.
• Monitor process and specifications.
• If changes are required, shut down process and see Setup person or Department Lead Person.
• Notify supervisor and/or department Lead Person of discrepancies.
• Perform own part inspection during laser process to measure work piece to check to match specs, using measuring instruments such as microscope, optical comparator, micrometer, caliper, dial indicators and gauges.
• Communicate with co-workers, members of other shifts, technical leader, team leader and/or supervisor to transfer and receive instructions and information, coordinate activities regarding the status of the operation of particular jobs.
• For parts for which the operator has been signed off to proper training documentation, perform 1st piece and In-process inspections for self and peers.
• Record measurements per inspection plans and methods indicated.
• Monitoring for trends.
• If adjustments are required, Notify lead or supervisor of observations.
• If adjustments are needed maintain specifications and minimizing variation, be available to assist and learn.
• Simultaneously to laser operation, perform a variety of secondary operations as required ex. Cleaning parts, cleaning work areas and assisting others within department.

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in a small device manufacturing environment as a CNC Machining Operator is preferred.
• Experience operating Lasag, Kohler, Coherent/Rofin or IPG Lasers is helpful.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing, aerospace, machinery, metals are desired.
• Follow written and verbal instructions and capable of meeting deadlines.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to use measurement and inspection tools.
• Good work habits, attendance adherence, strong workmanship values and a positive attitude are required as well as an ability, desire and flexibility to perform a variety of machining operations and other functions within manufacturing as needed.
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a vocational school in manufacturing/machining or engineering discipline is a plus.

• Frequent performing repetitive work.
• Occasional lifting (max. 40 lbs.).
• Occasional carrying (max. 40 lbs.).
• Subject to physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Constant safety glasses.
• Constant full PPE in clean room.
• Frequent standing.
• Occasional sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching.

• On-the-job training and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive hourly wage + shift differentials (2nd & 3rd Shift).
• Great benefits like health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401K and much more.
• Paid time off, sick time and holiday pay.
• Employee Assistance Program/ Tuition Reimbursement.