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Laser Operator 3

Job in Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listing for: Reliance, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-21
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 35000 - 52000 USD Yearly USD 35000.00 52000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Northern

Job Summary

  • Responsible for performing advanced production activities on variety of laser machines.
  • Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
  • Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
  • Sets up laser cutting unit for safe operation by selecting appropriate nozzles and setting speeds and feeds.
  • Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
  • Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
  • Operates laser machines during processing as required based on workload or business needs.
  • Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates.
  • Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
  • Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
  • Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
  • Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
  • Coordinates and executes material handling.
  • Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
  • Restocks material.
  • May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
  • May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
  • Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
  • All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function
  • Selects steel:
  • Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
  • Uses tape measure and calipers to verify correct size of material.
  • Uses color code to verify composition and/or thickness of material.
  • Burns steel:
  • Sets up burner for best quality of cut.
  • Sets up burner for best efficiency of material use.
  • Ensures that all cuts are accurate, per customer order.
  • Returns steel to stock:
  • Marks all drops with heat numbers, other identifying numbers, and color codes to ensure the identity of the steel.
  • Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
  • Performs routine maintenance on burner and associated equipment.
  • Keeps table and entire area clean.
  • Ensures needed repairs are made promptly.
  • Performs all tasks safely; oboars all safety rules.
  • Performs other duties assigned by foreman as necessary to complete the shift.
  • Required Skills

    70% Standing

    20% Walking

    10% Sitting

    5% Stooping/Bending

    10% Climbing

    EEO Statement

    Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN

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