Laser Operator

Description

SUMMARY

 Laser Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the laser cutting machine to cut a products according to specifications. Performs the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Reads work order and follows oral instructions to ascertain material or containers to be moved.

- Checks job specifications on shop orders and in WIP system; verifies staged material tag numbers matches material number on master shop orders

- Conveys materials from storage or work site to designated area, and places materials with fork or crane onto on load table. Makes sure staged material/packaging matches shop order material number/packaging requirements. 

- Operates industrial truck, crane or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.

- Set up and operates Laser machinery. Begins Laser auto operations when change over operations are complete. Checks shop order for customer, quantity ordered, material/packaging requirements, tube characteristics and any special quality notes. 

- Documents information on Daily Finishing Production Report or WIP. Enters measurement results in WIP or manual Finishing Quality Check Sheet and attach to orders upon completion. 

- Performs visual inspection of all material for nonconforming conditions, i.e., scratches marks, burrs, weld splits, roll marks, forklift damage, rust, dents, end cut conditions, missing holes or slots, or any other physical defects. 

- Performs dimensional inspection of all material ensuring all critical and minor product characteristics as defined on the shop order or customer prints meet contract requirements. Ensures all measurements are within the specifications and tolerances

limits. Measures tubing length on digital veneer, or set fixtures/gages. Measures inside diameter (when specified on shop order), gauge thickness, and outside diameter, slot and/or hole positions and size. Enters pass/fail in WIP. Print and tag with appropriate inventory numbers.

- Scraps any nonconforming product. Makes an adjustment to machines until product is 

acceptable.

- Maintain a good attitude and is willing to be a team player by helping others when needed.

- Additional tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience operating Laser Machines is a Plus