Laser Machine Operator

Essential Duties

• Read and interpret blueprint specifications to determine procedures and operational sequence.
• Set up, adjust, and operate equipment with limited supervision.
• Operate various hand tools and power tools to make finish adjustments to products.
• Use a variety of precision measuring devices to set up and adjust work and verify conformance to specifications.
• Troubleshoot operating, material, and tooling problems.
• Perform general preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Guide assisting personnel on correct procedures.
• Complete all required documentation and paperwork for finished processes.
• Follow all cleanup and housekeeping procedures.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain required work hours of the department.

Skills

• Read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Communicate effectively with employees throughout the organization.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Interpret and follow written, verbal, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach above the shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.