2nd shift Laser Operator -I

Role and Responsibilities

• Operate machines, achieving 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.

Qualifications

• 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.