Laser Operator

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate laser to cut sheet metal parts for fabrication.
• Plan and layout cutting sequence referring to drawings, blueprints, or specifications.
• Load, install and set up required tooling.
• Download proper operating programs and make minor adjustments to meet part specifications.
• Set up diverse types of metal in performing operations.
• Follow standard procedures to cut various products of small, light to average weight to meet close tolerances.
• Regularly inspect parts for conformance with specifications and quality standards.
• Complete accurate daily reports to track job-specific labor hours via computer software.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area following prescribed safety standards.
• Demonstrate correct use of PPE.
• Perform all work duties in a safe, professional, punctual, and efficient manner.
• Performs other related duties/tasks as assigned by floor leader(s) that are of a reasonable request to include mandatory overtime when needed.
• Reports concerns, issues, and shortages to appropriate leader(s) in timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience operating CNC laser machines in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and read and record detailed measurements, counts, distances, and times.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player with the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to interpret specific instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of production/quality standards, and assembly procedures/processes.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work well with others.
• 1-3 years of MIG & TIG welding experience, and prior use of various tools/equipment including lathe, mill, drill press, plasma cutter, bandsaw, angle grinders etc. (Preferred).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand at fabrication equipment for 6-8 hours.
• Sufficient hand-arm-eye coordination to guide objects into specific placement or alignment, make intricate connections, and make precise measurements.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, bending, twisting, squatting, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting above shoulder level.
• Must be able to perform Team Lift to lift/push/pull/carry up to 80 pounds.

Benefits:

• 5% match 401k
• Health and Dental insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Employee discount

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Marshall, MN 56258: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person