Laser Operator

Job Title:
Machine Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Machine Operator who will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area. The role involves safely lifting and transporting materials using overhead cranes, positioning materials accurately, and performing pre-shift inspections. The ideal candidate will expertly cut parts with precision and ensure finished products meet customer specifications.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including proper storage of stock and inprocess materials.
• Safely lift and transport materials using overhead cranes, following all proper rigging procedures.
• Position materials accurately on shear or saw tables and securely attach or remove magnets, chains, slings, and other lifting devices.
• Identify, select, and retrieve correct materials based on work instructions or job tickets.
• Perform and document preshift inspections of cranes, chains, and lifting attachments.
• Align material to shear blades or saw roller guides and set blade gaps according to plate thickness.
• Cut both simple and complex parts with precision.
• Inspect finished parts according to control plans, drawings, and work orders, ensuring all specified tolerances are met.
• Finish, package, and tag materials to meet customer specifications.
• Mark heat numbers on all drops and return them to proper storage locations.
• Use measuring tools accurately and consistently.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors to support workflow and safety.
• Follow all safety rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Keep work areas and cranes free of debris and potential hazards.
• Operate one or more types of equipment, including CNC shear, drill, press brake, burning machine, band saw, or ironworker.
• Perform manual lifting and carrying of materials up to 75 lbs.
• Carry out physical tasks such as bending, squatting, stooping, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, and positioning material.
• Reach, guide, place, and pry materials as required for production tasks.
• Work in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and extreme weather.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings, including other cranes, workers, equipment, and alarms.
• Demonstrate adequate vision to read measuring devices, drawings, and related documentation.

• Ability to read and write to understand shipping documents, company policies, and work rules.
• Understanding of simple fractions.
• Ability to read tape measure and make simple fractional calculations.
• Ability to climb on/off trucks during loading and unloading.
• Ability to stay on feet for entire shift.
• Ability to bend and stoop when necessary.
• Ability to lift, pull and push steel when necessary.
• Work often requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work with laser equipment.
• Understanding of blueprints.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, precision, and collaboration. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that offers a chance to hone your skills and advance your career. Experience a supportive work culture that values hard work and dedication.

This position is set in a sheltered outdoor environment with seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures. The role requires physical activity and awareness of surroundings to ensure safety and efficiency.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal…