Laser Operator

Samuel, Son & Co. • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Laser Operator performs tasks such as laser, plasma, or waterjet operation and assists other employees as assigned. This role involves periodically reviewing work with the Lead Man or Shop Supervisor to ensure correct performance and quality requirements are maintained. The operator seeks to understand the correct setup and operation of all assigned machinery, maintains clean and safe working areas, and follows all safety rules, encouraging others to do the same. They may obtain correct consumables and tools from the tool room attendant, maintaining them to extend their working life. The operator provides feedback to the job lead regarding conditions or issues impacting the job and strives to become knowledgeable about all shop machinery, tools, fabrication processes, metal alloys, and properties, relating this knowledge to assigned jobs. Understanding blueprints and part layouts is important, always working with the project lead to ensure accuracy. The role involves looking for ways to increase efficiency and quality while following correct procedures. Field work may be required, and maintaining the confidentiality of customer and Samuel’s proprietary information is essential.

Requirements

• Previous CNC operation 2 to 3 years’ machine operation preferred but not necessary
• Strong familiarity with laser, plasma or waterjet equipment and techniques
• Adhere to and abide by all ITAR-specific job standards and training.
• Protect and properly safeguard ITAR-sensitive information and work product; ensure dissemination or disclosure of and access to “protected data” occurs only with those trained and approved for exposure to ITAR content.
• IMMEDIATELY notify Supervisor/Manager, Human Resources, Legal (email: [email protected]) or the Samuel Ethics Alert Hotline of known or suspected unauthorized disclosure, release of or access to protected ITAR content.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CNC operation 2 to 3 years’ machine operation preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks such as laser, plasma or waterjet operation and assisting other employees as assigned
• Periodically reviews their work with the Lead Man or Shop Supervisor to ensure that they are performing the job correctly and that quality requirements are maintained
• Seeks to understand correct setup and operation of all machinery to which they are assigned
• Maintains clean and safe working areas
• Follows all safety rules. Positively encourages others to follow correct procedures and to maintain a safe working environment
• May go to the tool room attendant to obtain the correct consumables and tools if assigned by the lead man. Maintains all tools and consumables to extend their working life
• Gives job lead feedback as to conditions or issues that will have an impact on the job
• Seeks to be as knowledgeable as possible of all shop machinery and tools
• Seeks to be as knowledgeable as possible with fabrication processes, metal alloys and properties and relates that knowledge to assigned jobs
• Seeks to understand blueprints and part layouts ("stretch-outs"), but always works with the project lead to ensure accuracy of part dimensions and requirements
• Looks for ways to increase efficiency and quality in their work while following correct procedures as required
• May be required to perform field work as necessary
• Maintains the confidentiality of customer and Samuel’s proprietary information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed