Tube Laser Operator

Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals.

Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of the energy industry customers. Its steel distributors' operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis.

The Tube Laser Operator will be responsible for machine setup, loading and unloading material, monitoring the cutting process, inspecting finished parts, completing production documentation, and maintaining a clean and safe work area.

• Safely operate tube laser equipment to produce parts according to customer and engineering requirements.
• Set up the tube laser using work orders, programs, drawings, and setup instructions.
• Load and unload raw material using proper material-handling procedures.
• Verify material type, size, wall thickness, length, and quantity before beginning production.
• Confirm the correct laser program, tooling, fixtures, and machine settings are being used.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections using measuring equipment such as calipers, tape measures, gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Monitor cut quality and machine performance throughout the production run.
• Identify and report problems involving cut quality, dimensions, machine performance, sensors, tooling, or material.
• Make approved machine adjustments to maintain part quality and production efficiency.
• Follow all quality procedures, work instructions, and customer-specific requirements.
• Complete production records, inspection documentation, scrap reporting, and other required paperwork or electronic entries.
• Maintain proper material identification and traceability throughout the production process.
• Perform routine cleaning, housekeeping, and operator-level preventive maintenance.
• Keep the machine, tooling, work area, and surrounding floor clean and organized.
• Properly handle and dispose of scrap material.
• Communicate production issues, quality concerns, material shortages, and machine problems to the Tube Laser Lead or Production Supervisor.
• Assist with troubleshooting and machine changeovers as needed.
• Follow all company safety policies, including proper PPE requirements and safe material-handling practices.
• Work with other departments, including Quality, Engineering, Scheduling, and Maintenance, when necessary.
• Assist in training other employees on tube laser operation when qualified.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

The Tube Laser Operator is responsible for producing parts that meet Sanborn Tube and Fab’s quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Understanding and following engineering drawings and specifications.
• Verifying critical dimensions and features.
• Performing required first-piece and in-process inspections.
• Identifying nonconforming material and properly segregating it.
• Immediately reporting quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor or Quality personnel.
• Never knowingly passing defective material to the next operation.
• Maintaining accurate inspection and production records.
• Following all applicable ISO and company quality procedures.

• Follow all Sanborn Tube and Fab safety policies and procedures.
• Wear required PPE at all times.
• Use proper lifting…