Laser Press Operator-1st. Shift

Munters • Selma, TX

1d • $20

About The Position

Munters Corporation is hiring a Laser Press Operator to set up and operate fiber laser equipment to cut specified metal sheets to defined specifications, and to operate metal fabrication equipment used to cut, notch, and shape metal parts within standard or accepted practices. The operator works from job packets, bills of materials, blueprints, drawings, and production schedules, interpreting material and process requirements while maximizing material utilization.

The role includes preparing and operating equipment, positioning and securing workpieces, programming and sequencing operations, labeling and staging finished parts, and checking product conformance during production. The operator maintains production documentation, material inventory, workflow, and a clean, safe work area. The role also involves assisting with other operations and related duties as needed to meet production schedules and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Use hand tools, a tape measure, calipers, protractors, cranes, forklifts, carts, pallets, a computer, a fiber laser cutting machine, pneumatic tools, and protective devices.
• Wear safety glasses meeting ANSI Z87.1, gloves and sleeves meeting ANSI Cut 3 4544, and steel-toe footwear meeting ASTM F2413-11.
• Frequently push with up to 120 pounds of force; occasionally push and pull up to 50 pounds; and frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, kneel, climb, maneuver, stoop, squat, grasp, and reach.
• Have visual and aural acuity and listening ability.

Responsibilities

• Work from job packets, bills of materials, blueprints, drawings, and production schedules.
• Perform startup and shutdown procedures for fiber laser cutting equipment.
• Position workpieces on the table by hand or crane and use a vacuum system to hold them in place.
• Lay out cuts on a computer and select lenses based on metal thickness and type.
• Interpret job information to determine material requirements and arrange operations to maximize material utilization.
• Label completed parts with the appropriate part number; remove chips and drop from parts and the staging table.
• Determine the operation sequence for each process and edit programs based on that sequence.
• Rack and move pieces to the staging area.
• Verify first-piece conformance using calipers, protractors, gauges, and measuring tape; check workpieces randomly during runs and adjust settings as necessary.
• Perform quality checks, complete checklists, verify counts, record time per job, meet production schedules, and submit required production documentation.
• Stage completed parts for movement or move them to subsequent operations to maintain workflow.
• Maintain physical inventory of materials and request reorders as necessary.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas and follow safety rules and requirements.
• Participate in meetings and work groups to communicate issues, resolve problems, obtain approvals, and stay informed about developments, requirements, and policies.
• Perform or assist with other operations and related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work

What This Job Offers

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