Laser Operator II- Night Shift

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. Shift premium for night shift of $3.00 hour.

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 the 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 Quality 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 crashes.
• 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years prior experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Valid crane certification/Sheet lifter training. - Tow motor certification.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, bend or twist.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Talk or hear.
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms.
• Occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Occasional tasting or smelling.
• Lift up to 75 pounds.
• Close vision and color vision.

Work Environment/Safety

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• High, precarious places.
• Fumes or airborne particles.
• Toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Outside weather conditions.
• Extreme cold.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Job Type

Full-time

Expected Hours

48 per week

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