Laser Set Up Operator - 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Set up & operate Fiber optic & CO2 lasers with material towers.
• Load required material into material towers.
• Upload/Download CNC programs to the machine.
• Create single & multi part nests in PEP software for production.
• Interact with engineering team to resolve any programming issues or drop part profiles into Pep.
• Perform program edits as needed.
• Follow daily shop load & priorities given by manager.
• Make necessary adjustments to the external beam delivery system. (Beam/Tip Alignment, Focal Point Adjustment, Optics Handling and Cleaning.)
• Inspect first part & at required intervals to insure proper cutting condition.
• Properly record production into ERP system.
• Ensure material is backflushing properly & move & record final WIP locations.
• Perform cycle counts after jobs have been completed.
• Follow safety requirements & understand the danger zones within the environment.
• Unload, sort, and inspect cut parts as they are removed from laser.
• Clean & replace grates, along with empty slug drawers.
• Empty & change Donaldson air filter system as needed.
• Maintain proper stock levels in storage racks.
• Perform PMs on a weekly basis, or sooner if needed.
• Periodically loads & unloads trucks with raw material.
• Keep GEMBA boards updated and present during daily GEMBA walk.

Qualification Requirements

• Knowledge & ability to efficiently use ERP system.
• Ability to use automation within the department, material towers, shuttles, over under carts.
• Frequent & sustained walking.
• Bending frequently.
• Lift-carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year running a laser or comparable machine
• Effective communication skills
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task
• Must have or be able to obtain a forklift operator’s license.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to perform advanced inspections.
• Working knowledge of computer systems
• Good working knowledge of various materials, carbon, stainless galvanized, copper etc.& how to differentiate.