Laser Operator

Description

The Laser Operator, located in an air‑conditioned facility in Orange, TX, supports Cloeren Incorporated’s leadership in extrusion die and feedblock quality and technology by producing precision parts using laser‑cutting machines.

Responsibilities

• Operate, load, and unload material and parts; load programs and operate controls.
• Set offsets, deburr, and inspect parts for conformance to requirements.
• Study and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, operation sequences, and setup requirements.
• Ensure production rates are met or exceeded.
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out‑of‑tolerance machining and adjust machine, controls, or control media as needed to maintain quality.
• Report all machine malfunctions to management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Unload steel trucks, and perform shearing, sawing, sanding, bending, packaging, and tapping as needed.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 + year of programming and operating laser machinery.

Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Effectively communicate in a positive, professional manner—both written and verbal—with customers, colleagues, vendors, and the public.
• Proficient with computer programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite, and able to adapt to new software and processes.
• Work well as a team member while also taking initiative to work independently toward goals.
• Embrace workplace change and encourage innovative approaches.
• Function effectively as a team player.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support business operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive wages.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company‑paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short/long‑term disability.