Laser Programmer/Operator

Essential Duties

• Prepare and operate laser cutting machines
• Ensure quality of finished parts
• Perform regular routine maintenance and troubleshooting on laser machines
• Program and optimize laser cutting processes
• Select and adjust materials
• Check and inspect finished parts
• Observe, maintain, coordinate and complete standard work
• Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with Plant Manager
• Sustain and drive lean manufacturing and 5S activities
• Participate as an active member of the production team
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s Quality System
• Follow detailed instructions, processes and procedures
• Complete required documentation relating to business or regulatory requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions

Skills/ Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED and 2 years of experience in CNC Programming
• Ability to operate laser machinery
• Attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read tape measures and use calipers
• Ability to convert fractions to decimals
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Experience in the manufacturing environment

Expectations

• Reporting issues in a timely manner
• Offering resolutions to the problems you are seeing or experiencing
• Organizing, scheduling and planning
• Quality
• JobBoss system tracking and reporting per Supervisor direction

Physical Demands

• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently
• Ability to operate overhead crane