3rd Shift Laser Technician

United Alloy•Janesville, WI

About The Position

United Alloy is hiring a 3rd Shift Laser Technician to set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, and optimize laser-cutting cells and automation equipment for safe, efficient, and reliable production. The role performs process audits, inspections, cut-quality checks, and preventive maintenance checks, while completing required documentation and coordinating with Maintenance to address equipment issues and reduce downtime. The technician monitors schedules and machine priorities, manages materials moving through laser cells, and works with the nesting team to create or modify programs. The role collaborates across production, engineering, and downstream departments to resolve issues and improve workflow, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance. It also supports operators through training and assistance, maintains 6S workplace standards, monitors supplies, and follows company safety, quality, and operating procedures. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with overtime as required. No travel is required. If selected, the candidate will undergo a drug screen and physical.

Requirements

More than two years of experience operating CO2 or fiber CNC laser-cutting machines.
Understanding of flat-print drawings.
Forklift experience.
Thorough understanding of CNC processes.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes.
Ability to operate overhead cranes and use a tape measure, caliper, basic hand tools, and air tools.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds with assistance.
Expected behaviors include responsibility, trustworthiness, teamwork, clear communication, empathy, humility, emotional self-control, direct conflict resolution, a positive attitude, respect for others, problem-solving, and agility.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cincinnati or Mitsubishi laser-cutting machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, and optimize laser-cutting cells and automation equipment.
Perform process audits, first-piece inspections, cut-quality verification, preventive maintenance checks, and other operational assessments.
Complete, maintain, and submit documentation related to inspections, audits, maintenance, and production.
Partner with Maintenance to diagnose equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and minimize downtime.
Monitor production schedules and adjust machine priorities, cell assignments, and workflow support as needed.
Manage movement of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods into and out of laser cells, communicating across shifts and departments.
Collaborate with the nesting team and create or modify nesting programs to improve material utilization, throughput, and efficiency.
Work with team leads, supervisors, engineering, and management to identify workflow improvements, productivity gains, and cost reductions.
Monitor inventory of raw materials, consumables, tooling, and operational supplies, and communicate replenishment needs.
Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and cross-functional teams.
Work with downstream departments, including Manufacturing Engineering, Forming, and Welding, to resolve issues and improve process flow.
Maintain 6S workplace organization, including housekeeping, tool accountability, visual controls, and cleanliness.
Train and assist operators with machine operation, quality requirements, troubleshooting, and standard work practices.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
Support production objectives through communication, problem-solving, and proactive identification of equipment and process improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.