Laser Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join our team of Laser Operators in our Fabrication department on 2nd Shift who strive to be the best in their field! The future is bright with exciting opportunities here at Schwarze Industries, located in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities

• Under moderate supervision, fabricates metal products out of sheet and structural steel material according to work order, verbal instructions, and blueprints.
• Create layout and outlines sequence of operations, applying knowledge of trigonometry, stock allowances for thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and physical properties of metal.
• Plans fabrication processes following specifications and using knowledge gained by experience.
• Completes first article inspections and ensures that fabricated parts, components and products meet allowed tolerances.
• Set-up and operate Laser cutting equipment.
• May Set-up and operates brake, rollers, shears, and drill presses.
• Operate laser machines by setting up, recalling programs, placing material, and positioning the cutting head for the operations of the laser cutting table.
• Adjust machine settings based on job requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment while also conducting general maintenance of table.
• Examines work pieces and verifies requirements such as dimensions and squareness using protractor, tape measure and other tools to verify correctness of product to drawing.
• Verifies position with measuring instruments, determines reference points and computes layout dimension.
• Completes first article inspection and verifies completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces to control scrap waste and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws.
• May operate forklift and overhead crane/hoist and air tools.
• Completes all documentation/paperwork accurately and timely.
• Responsible for movement and proper storage of material or product.

Requirements

• Able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Reading and comprehension of work related materials.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches or drawings.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Able to read tape measure, square and use/read dial calipers.
• Able to plan and organize work from bill of materials and production schedules.
• Able to perform measurements using tape measure, protractor, square, calipers, and other measuring devices.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to work overtime and/or weekends as scheduled.
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel toe shoes, hearing protection devices and safety glasses.
• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year operating a Laser press preferable Trumpf or Bystronic brand.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience:
• Able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Reading and comprehension of work related materials.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches or drawings.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Ability to read tape measure, square and use/read dial calipers.
• Able to plan and organize work from bill of materials and production schedules.
• Able to perform measurements using tape measure, protractor, square, calipers, and other measuring devices.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to work overtime and/or weekends as scheduled.
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel toe shoes, hearing protection devices and safety glasses.
• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year operating a Laser press preferable Trumpf or Bystronic brand.

Skills

• Understanding of metalworking processes.
• Knowledge of trigonometry, stock allowances, and physical properties of metal.
• Ability to set up and operate laser cutting equipment.
• Ability to operate various metalworking machinery.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to inspect workpieces for defects.

Benefits

• No swing shifts!
• Four 10-hour days, with overtime on Fridays!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match.
• Profit Sharing Bonus.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Company-paid short and long-term disability programs.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Learning and Development Programs through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy!
• Tuition reimbursement and dependent scholarship programs.
• And much more!

Pay

Depending on education and experience, our starting rate is 20+ depending on background. Our 2nd shift will also receive a $3.00/hr shift differential.

Schedule

2nd Shift schedule is 2:30PM - 12:45PM.