Multi-Axis Laser Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Produce parts by setting up and operating the appropriate multi-axis laser(s), including 5 and 6 axis machines. Maintain quality and safety standards; keep records; maintain equipment and supplies.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Plan, understand, and interpret drawings, specifications, material and operating instructions before and while running operations and equipment
• Produce and inspect parts against drawings specifications within time allotted; ensuring product meets specified quality standards.
• Use precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, and fixtures/gauges to check work to drawings
• Verify initial product quality checks and complete all laser processing operations
• Update related paperwork (work orders and in-process inspection sheets) upon completion of tasks
• Ability to stand and operate machinery throughout the duration of shift, except for scheduled breaks
• Ability to lift required objects with or without assistance, turn, load/unload required objects
• Demonstrate safe work habits
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Maintain current, overall, and job specific trainings and requirements
• Assist in other departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Safe Practice Guidelines / Required Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses with side shields as required
• Steel toed/metatarsal safety shoes as required
• Gloves as required
• Earplugs as required
• Welding hood, jacket, face shield, and/or gloves as required
• Fire Retardant (FR) clothing as required
• N-95 mask or respirator as required
• Seat belts required on all forklifts

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Detail oriented
• Manage time with little to no supervision, self-motivated
• Basic math and trigonometry skills
• AS9100/NADCAP Quality compliance, understanding, and commitment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Minimum one (3) years of experience setting up and operating multi-axis laser machines.
• Ability to perform required lens and nozzle adjustments or replacements.
• Ability to perform required laser beam centering and adjustments to obtain optimal cutting conditions.
• Ability to load programs from engineering and troubleshoot to obtain compliant parts.