Machinist II - Laser Operator

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Machinist II will perform set-up and operate equipment such as, but not limited to, brake press, machines, cuts, taps, and alters bar stock according to specifications. Follows blueprints, rough sketches, or engineer drawings to machine metal accurately. Uses hand and power tools to smooth and finish edges and/or complete parts.

What You'll do as a Machinist II

• Perform all duties of a Machinist I, plus have the capability to mentor a lower-level machine operator.
• Set up and operate a CO2 or fiber laser, maintaining an 80% to 90% efficiency rate daily.
• Make minor offset corrections to tooling or machines as needed.
• Check work to ensure that it meets the specifications set for the job.
• Detect when the machine is not running correctly by sight, sound, and visual defects on completed parts.
• Check work to ensure that it meets the specifications set, and communicate with Senior or Lead if issues are found.
• Read and interpret travelers, blueprints, and other work instruction documents, including the Shop Floor Control System.
• Use required measuring instruments and gauges to check and ensure parts meet dimensional requirements.
• Comply with all quality standards, safety rules, and regulations.
• Additional duties as required to meet business needs.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of related experience.
• 2 years of experience working in a solid metal fabrication/machining environment.

Preferred:

• Completion of a formal machining training program is preferred.
• Experience operating a CO2 or Fiber Laser is preferred.

Other:

• Must have strong math skills, proficiency in troubleshooting and basic computer skills.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have ability to stand for long periods. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to operate a Press Break machine.
• Must be able to read and interpret work instruction documents.
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments and gauges.
• Must have a strong ability to learn new processes and techniques.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career

Pay range for this opportunity is $23.00 - 26.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.