Laser Weld Operator Trainee

RFC • Shelbyville, KY

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About The Position

The Laser Weld Operator Trainee operates laser weld equipment, including butt-weld and seam-weld machines, to process material according to work orders, blueprints, and diagrams. The role includes setting up tools, equipment, machines, tooling, and fixtures; safely loading and unloading parts; and inspecting products to ensure they meet quality standards. Trainees must complete and pass the required seat track laser weld operator training curriculum.

The position is on the weekend day shift, Friday through Sunday, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a $3.00 per-shift differential. Employees hired for this shift may train on first shift for six months to one year. First-shift hours are Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation (RFC) supplies custom roll-formed metal components to industries including aerospace, construction, material handling, off-highway, office furniture, solar, and transportation. The company has seven production facilities across Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. RFC offers benefits and development opportunities, and is an at-will, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Requirements

• One to three months of related experience.
• Manufacturing or similar-environment experience, including laser welding and programming experience.
• Production experience reading blueprints and diagrams.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of manufacturing software, with the ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work the assigned shift and overtime as needed.
• Must pass pre-employment and annual vision tests.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by EAR/ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Consistent manufacturing experience performing machine setup, operating laser weld production equipment, inspecting parts, and reading blueprints.
• Experience making adjustments to machines or their programming.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser weld equipment, including butt-weld and seam-weld equipment, to form or cut material as specified by work orders, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Set up machines, tooling, fixtures, tools, and equipment for production, including independently setting up machines, tooling, and fixtures.
• Safely load and unload parts.
• Inspect products and use measuring tools to ensure required quality standards are met.
• Record inventory transactions in manufacturing software.
• Follow verbal and written instructions for operating laser weld and cut machines, related equipment, and other assigned jobs.
• Complete and pass the required seat track laser weld operator training curriculum.

Benefits

• Several benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus.
• Paid holidays immediately, and vacation and personal-sick days after 60 days.
• Apprenticeship programs and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Leadership training opportunities.
• TogetherWeCare philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community on company time.

What This Job Offers

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