Laser Operator II

Job Summary

Operates computer-controlled laser machine to produce blanks for additional manufacturing operations or sold as is, as finished parts. Position is Monday-Thursday night; 6am-6:30pm. Pay $21-$24/hour DOE.

Essential Duties

• Determines if material supplied meets production requirements.
• Removes cut pieces from sheet and examines for defects associated with laser cutting including edge quality and surface nonconformities including scratches.
• Fills out production paperwork and timekeeping records.
• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work area in compliance with facility housekeeping policies.
• Wears required safety equipment and follows the equipment safe operation procedures.
• Fills out tags associated with production to identify parts produced.
• Reads blueprints to review characteristics that need to be monitored. If assistance is required, then the operator is to get help from QA or Laser Operations Manager.
• Maintains calibration of equipment used within their department.
• Checks parts utilizing calipers, micrometers and height gages.
• Performs basic maintenance on the laser including nozzle changes and nozzle centering operation.
• Understands and applies the company's Quality Policy and Objectives.
• Aid the Cell Leader with introducing 'Continuous Improvement' ideas.
• Starts and stops laser machine competently.
• Basic programming/editing and control of variable programs (circle, square, rectangle etc.)
• Fixes head crash.
• Changes and cleans windows.
• Aligns nozzles.
• Loads correct program into control to run correct parts and quantities.
• Measures parts utilizing calipers, micrometers and height gages.
• Reads blueprints to determine characteristics required to monitor.
• Performs maintenance activities described in the PM log.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2-3 years prior experience.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer knowledge.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid crane certification/Sheet lifter training. – Tow motor certification.
• Physical Requirements: Regularly sits, stands, bends, twists; uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; talks or hears; reaches with hands and arms; occasionally stands, walks, climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls; tastes or smells; lifts up to 75 pounds; close vision, color vision; steel toed shoes required in all manufacturing cells; safety glasses required in all manufacturing areas; hearing protection required in all areas posted and optional in unmarked areas.
• Physical Environment/Safety: Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Special Requirements

• Able to communicate well in English.
• Work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work overtime, when required.
• Reliable team player with some leadership skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) / Matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Alacriant is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.