3D Laser Technician

3D Laser Technician (Multi-Axis Laser)

Technique is looking for a 3D Laser Technician to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the 3D Laser Manager. This is a highly skilled technical position, requiring the ability to make fast and accurate decisions relating to the production process and advanced multi-axis laser cutting equipment. The role progresses from general operator functions, such as loading parts and recognizing cut quality and position, to Level 1 technician competencies including fixture setup, program management, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate brings a good understanding of materials, tolerances, and 6-axis laser cutting techniques, along with basic problem-solving skills and the ability to understand and learn blueprints. Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures, surface plate layouts, and basic tack welding, as well as a strong commitment to safe work practices, are critical factors in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Work safely – Working safely is an essential function of this position; follow safe work practices that are clearly defined within company and department-specific safety procedures.
• Work overtime – Working overtime is an essential function of this position.
• Maintain schedule flexibility – Flexibility in work schedule is an essential function of this position.

3D Laser General Operator:

• General labor – Perform general labor duties.
• Maintain work environment – Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Load parts – Load parts in the machine.
• Start/stop machine process – Start and stop the machine process.
• Recognize cut quality – Recognize good and bad cut quality.
• Recognize cut position – Recognize good and bad cut position.
• Run hand grinder/sander – Run a hand grinder and sander.
• Obtain industrial truck license – Obtain an industrial truck license.

3D Laser Technician Level 1 (Competency in General Labor functions):

• Apply problem-solving skills – Apply basic problem-solving skills to the production process.
• Power up/shut down machines – Power up and shut down laser machines.
• Follow lockout/tagout – Know and follow the lockout/tagout procedure.
• Understand job paperwork – Understand job paperwork (IPDS, router, etc.).
• Manage part storage – Understand part storage both pre- and post-process.
• Adjust cut quality – Use manual overrides to adjust cut quality.
• Read blueprints – Understand and learn blueprints.
• Perform surface plate layouts – Perform basic surface plate layouts.
• Load/delete programs – Load and delete programs.
• Set fixtures and run repeat jobs – Set fixtures, find datums, and run repeat jobs that do not require extensive CAD changes.
• Locate fixtures – Use the Hanel Log to locate fixtures in the Hanel lift system.
• Visualize cutting paths – Open software and visualize cutting paths.
• Troubleshoot alarms – Interpret, troubleshoot, and clear basic alarms.
• Perform basic welding – Perform basic welding (tack welding).

Requirements:

• Ability to make fast and accurate decisions relating to the production process and advanced multi-axis laser cutting equipment
• Good understanding of materials, tolerances, and 6-axis laser cutting techniques
• Commitment to safe work practices as defined within company and department-specific safety procedures
• Ability to work overtime and maintain flexibility in work schedule
• Ability to obtain an industrial truck license

Position Type and Expected

Hours:

This is a non-exempt position. Working overtime and flexibility in work schedule are essential functions of this position.

Note:

days and hours required may vary.

About Technique:
Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing. Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On The Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Technique is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.