3rd Shift Laser Technician

United Alloy•Janesville, WI

About The Position

The Laser Technician sets up, calibrates, troubleshoots, and optimizes laser-cutting cells and automation equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable production. The role performs process audits and inspections, verifies cut quality, completes preventive maintenance checks, and maintains required production, inspection, audit, and maintenance documentation. The technician coordinates with Maintenance to diagnose equipment issues and arrange repairs, manages materials and workflow through laser cells, monitors production schedules, and works with the nesting team to create or modify nesting programs. The role collaborates with production, engineering, downstream departments, and management on process improvements, inventory needs, and production priorities. It also supports operator training, maintains 6S workplace standards, and follows company safety, quality, and operating procedures. The position is on the third shift, 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, including first-piece inspections, cut-quality verification, and preventive maintenance checks.
Complete and maintain documentation for inspections, audits, maintenance activities, and production processes.
Work with Maintenance personnel to diagnose equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and minimize downtime.
Monitor production schedules and adjust machine priorities, cell assignments, and workflow as needed.
Manage movement of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods through laser cells, communicating across shifts and departments.
Collaborate with the nesting team and create or modify nesting programs as needed 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 supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and cross-functional teams.
Coordinate 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 area cleanliness.
Train and assist operators with machine operation, quality requirements, troubleshooting, and standard work as needed.
Follow company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
Support production objectives through communication, problem-solving, and proactive improvement of equipment and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.