Laser Set Up / Operator

The Tasks and Knowledge Skills & Abilities are intended to describe the general content of andrequirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as business needs dictate. 

Department

• Fabrication

Tasks

• Operate CNC Laser equipment.
• Use CNC program to run existing jobs.
• Focus and clean lens.
• Edit laser program to improve cut quality for different materials and thicknesses.
• Install, align, and lock specified punches, dies, or other fixtures in rams or beds of machines, using gauges, templates, or rulers.
• Position, align, secure work pieces against fixtures, jigs, or stops on machine beds, dies, or work table.
• Understand customer drawings:  dimensions, features, written notes, etc.
• Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications, using micrometers, gauges, calipers, templates, or rulers. 
• Read, understand, and follow drawings, job cards, and work instructions to determine specifications, locations of product features, and customer special instructions.
• Provide feedback to supervisor, engineering as to fit, tolerance, appearance or questionable procedures and practices
• Communicate technical, production, quality, safety and inventory concerns to the appropriate person.
• Complete routine paper work, including inspection records, check sheets, and quality non-conformance tags.
• Actively initiate and conduct problem solving/process improvements to improve productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree with a minimum of one year of related work experience, training, or equivalent combination.
• Must have knowledge of algebra and geometry.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills and be able to handle multiple projects within limited time frames.
• Intermediate drawing knowledge with an understanding of dimensional tolerancing.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Able to conduct inspection of product to evaluate conformance to quality, appearance, or performance standards.
• Troubleshoot problems by determining the cause(s) of operating errors and deciding proper course of action to remedy the problem.
• Accurately and efficiently set up fixtures, dies, holding systems, and ejection equipment accordingly.
• Instruct, teach, and check for understanding when teaching others how to perform tasks.
• Precision control demonstrated by the ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Must possess production and processing knowledge pertaining to raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of product.
• Knowledge and
• The ability to create and participate in a Shared Values environment, exemplifying the companies People and Business Values.
• Must be able to effectively manage one self, demonstrate integrity, be productive under pressure, and achieve production goals.
• Manual dexterity verified by the ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Advanced print reading experience.

Physical Requirements

• Primary working position is with arms extended in front of the body with upper body bent forward.
• 95% of the job requires standing and moving around the equipment, 5% of the job requires assuming awkward positions including kneeling, squatting, or reaching.
• Material movement requires lifting, carrying, twisting/reaching, pushing and pulling.
• The lifting range is from floor level to 64”.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. with 90% of items weighing between 5 and 30 lbs.  Lifting aids are available for items weighing over 40 lbs.

Environmental Exposure

• Oil and Grease
• Noise to 88 Dbl

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