This position employs an individual for the purpose of performing laser cutting operations while directing machines and maintaining the quality of produced parts according to responsibilities and tasks defined by the department manager. Additional responsibilities may include but not be limited to; setup of repeat work, training other employees, performing specific preventive maintenance tasks, documenting process conditions and results, and quality reporting. From time to time as certain workload conditions develop, it may become necessary for this individual to temporarily assume the role of Laser Operator.

2nd Shift: 2pm-10pm (Monday-Friday)

• Operate laser systems per procedure or through instruction under a variety of conditions
• Routine responsibilities and duties involve the use of various procedures and the application of clearly prescribed standards and practice, requiring the use of good judgment
• Utilize various pieces of industrial machinery to complete optical and software setup of production level laser machining jobs to prescribed conditions
• Be resourceful and adaptive with the ability to find ways around obstacles or develop new approaches and/or methods
• Support Production Start-up Activities through Documentation Generation, Equipment Investigations, Maintenance needs and Job Safety Assessments.
• Take ownership of all assigned activities while insuring that quality remains a high priority
• Initiate process change or machine service requests
• Perform simple to complex part inspections
• Analyze and document data and procedures
• Train other employees to processing conditions and requirements.
• Provide assistance and troubleshooting for production issues
• Operate laser cutting machines as part of the Laser Cutting Department team.
• Set up and align laser cutting machines.
• Monitor the quality of cut parts and their compliance with quality requirements.
• Work according to laser safety guidelines.
• Provide solutions to potential issues during continuous production of laser cutting machines. 

• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the operation and setup of complex test or
  mechanical equipment.
• Ability to quickly and positively adapt to changing priorities and
  processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Mechanical and analytical aptitude.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within primary job functions.
• Experience in programming G code or similar languages
• Ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated
• Strong math skills are necessary for this position as well as ability to read
  blueprints.

The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range is $19.00-22.00/hr