Job Description

Job Title:   Laser Operator – All Plants

Reports to: Department Supervisor at specific Business Unit

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: 1st Shift - $17.00 

                 2nd Shift - $17.00+ $3.00 Shift Premium

Schedule: Monday through Thursday – Typically (4 x 10 hour shifts). Overtime as needed.

                 1st Shift – 4:00am – 2pm

                 2nd Shift – 2:00pm – 12am

Summary of duties and responsibilities:

The Laser Operator is responsible for all activities on the shift in a fabrication/metal shop facility.   Employees must follow standard work instructions and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Set up equipment, perform production work, help instruct and train personnel within the department or as instructed.
• Make suggestions to help resolve problems.  
• Ensure all quality, quantity, and safety standards are met and/or exceeded.
• Perform quality checks per requirements. 
• Package parts.
• Perform material handling functions.

• Read and understand work instructions
• Wear appropriate PPE.
• Handle/lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis
• Use small hand-held tools to make minor adjustments to parts
• Read and understand measurement devices

Education, prior work experience and specialized skills and knowledge:

• Must be able to use small hand-held tools, grinders, sanders, etc.  
• Must be able to accurately complete all required Modineer production system documentation such as production reports, inspection reports, etc.
• Forklift experience is a plus
• The ability to read calipers, digital micrometers and indicators is a plus, but is not required.  
• Mazak Smart System Nesting + programming experience with a Mazak laser cutter is highly desirable.

Physical environment/working conditions: 

The position is in the factory and could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting for long periods of time throughout the day.

Other (e.g., customer contact or access to confidential information): 

Must be able to work as part of a team.