Laser Operator - 1st shift

Metals USA•Tulsa, OK
•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Laser Operator in the Tulsa, OK location. The Laser Operator performs advanced production activities on a variety of burning machines.

Requirements

  • Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, tickets, safety, and policy manuals)
  • Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems
  • Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software (for loading up design to be burned)
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in operating burning machine or as machine operator helper
  • Experience on overhead crane operation
  • Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
  • Candidate must pass a pre employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

  • Chooses correct material for the burning job according to work order
  • Sets up machine track, selects proper burning tip, sets gas flow and machine feed rates
  • Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines)
  • Uses gauges, calipers, squares or rulers for measurement
  • Determines processing specifications such as materials, burning tips, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences
  • Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
  • Sets up and aligns specified material or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, shims or hand tools
  • Adjusts controls to set depth and feed rates
  • Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
  • Diagnose problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine
  • Coordinates and executes material handling to be processed including operation of overhead crane
  • Completes work order paperwork/documentation
  • Restocks material
  • May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing
  • May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

  • competitive starting salary
  • benefits
  • upward mobility
  • professional growth
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