Laser Operator - 1st Shift

Crenlo Engineered Cabs • Watertown, SD

5d

About The Position

The Laser Operator sets up and operates a laser to cut sheet and plate steel to blueprint specifications. The role includes using required safety equipment and following safe work practices described in Personal Protective Instructions and Job Safety Analyses. The operator receives job instructions, prints, and work orders; prepares materials and procedures; loads programs; and runs cutting operations. The position also involves machine maintenance, dimensional inspections, machine adjustments, production and traceability paperwork, material handling, and cleaning the work area and equipment at the end of the shift. The listed schedule for the 1st shift is Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.; other listed schedules are 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., and weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Requirements

• Basic math and reading skills.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills and safe work practices.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to stand and walk throughout the required length of the shift.
• Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job, depending on location requirements.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• May be required to work overtime and weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Attend the job during scheduled work hours.
• Receive instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plan the working procedure and stage material.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance, including cleaning the machine, checking oil and water levels, changing oil and water as required, and changing electrodes and nozzles as needed.
• Recall and load the program according to instructions.
• Begin and operate the cutting process.
• Remove finished parts and small scrap pieces manually, with a handheld magnet, or with a jib hoist.
• Inspect the first part using measuring tools to confirm dimensions and tolerances.
• Make fine machine adjustments as needed to bring parts within tolerances.
• Complete appropriate SPC paperwork.
• Place finished material on a pallet, rack, or in a container with the work order number and piece part number.
• Complete material requisitions, route sheets, and material traceability paperwork.
• Move unused sheet material from the table to a scrap pallet.
• Run successive pieces and perform periodic part inspections according to job instructions.
• Move material to its next destination and stage it as required.
• Sweep the floor and clean the work area and equipment at the end of the shift.

Benefits

• Competitive holidays and flexible paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and other financial well-being programs.
• Flexible health and insurance options, including dental and vision.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Total well-being program supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED