Laser Operator

Summary

Under the supervision of the Next Level Supervisor, the Laser Operator operates, maintains, and provides informal on‑the‑job training for all equipment used in conjunction with the associated laser process.

• Run and operate the laser by loading raw materials and unloading finished parts while using appropriate personal protective equipment and monitoring mechanical performance throughout.
• Complete secondary operations on produced or other parts or components as directed.
• Use measuring tools to verify finished parts’ conformance to company and ISO standards.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards in alignment with departmental, operational, and corporate guidelines, specifications, and regulations.
• Perform preventive maintenance service and minor repairs on all lasers and auxiliary equipment.
• Monitor inventory of replacement parts and consumables; maintain and organize inventory of material used on laser.
• Navigate software to convert drawings to necessary code for use in laser.
• Ability to nest parts for laser.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum of a high school education and one or more years of laser experience, including completion of equivalent training and/or on‑the‑job experience.

• Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to use precise measuring devices such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, and square and fixed gauges.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Thorough understanding of machine capabilities and applications.
• Knowledge to apply correct machine settings.
• Ability to navigate EPICOR scheduling system and applicable software systems associated with the laser processes.
• Capable of reading work instructions and operating guidelines.

Employees must frequently be on-site to manage projects and regularly engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, speaking, and listening. Employees may need to bend, stoop, balance, and move within the facility. Specific vision abilities necessary for this role include close, distant, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to fifty pounds.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Wholesale Building Materials