ILUS - Laser Operator

Daifuku Intralogistics America•Hobart, IN

18h

About The Position

The Laser Operator produces laser cuts for fabrication processes by setting up, programming, and operating CNC laser-cutting machines safely and productively while meeting or exceeding quality standards. The role involves operating one or more machines, maintaining machine optics and operating parameters, labeling and delivering finished parts, monitoring machine performance, and conducting routine maintenance and inspections. The operator also assists other operators and maintains a clean work area. Employees must comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures and support sustainable process outputs, continuous improvement, industry-leading performance, and customer satisfaction. This is a full-time, third-shift position scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. The work takes place indoors and may involve exposure to moving machinery and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding or heights, high heat, and chemicals. The physical demands include medium work, standing and walking for sustained periods, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, and close visual inspection.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of CNC operating experience.
Knowledge of CNC laser-cutting operations.
Ability to read exact measurements on a tape measure without assistance.
Ability to read a tape measure and micrometer.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
LOTO certification required.
Crane operation certification required.
Forklift operation certification required.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good time-management skills.
Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
Team-oriented and collaborative.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate one or multiple CNC laser-cutting machines, including loading raw material and maintaining focal-point adjustment, feed rate, power, and other parameters to ensure quality.
Maintain machine optics by performing tests and procedures, including tape shots, lens focusing and cleaning, nozzle cleaning, and replacement of worn items.
Label finished parts accurately and deliver them to designated areas.
Monitor laser operations for proper and safe machine function, record machine-code errors, and communicate performance issues to the supervisor.
Use inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and tape measures.
Deburr and clean parts.
Maintain quality, productivity, and safety records.
Maintain supplies and perform regular preventive maintenance.
Assist other operators with operating, inspecting, and cleaning machines and parts.
Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Comply with Daifuku’s QMS policies and procedures.
Support sustainable process outputs and continuous improvement to promote industry performance and customer satisfaction.