Laser Operator

Laser Operator Job Highlights

Company Profile

Woodsage is a steel tube swaging company that produces high-quality conveyor system rollers, aftermarket motorcycle exhaust systems/components, and unique tube-based fabricated products.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Laser Operator who will be proactive, energetic, and a team player that thrives in a manufacturing environment.

Educational Qualification

• No education level is mentioned, yet having a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• Possess at least 3 years of Manufacturing experience
• At least 2 years of CNC laser operating experience in a production environment
• Prior CNC experience operating lasers (CO2 and Fiber Lasers) in a Production environment preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assist gases as necessary to meet production requirements.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Loads feed mechanism by lifting stock into position.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintains specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling, and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Plans machining by studying work orders, engineering drawings, materials, specifications, and machining parameters.
• Programs machining centers by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers and offsets.
• Use banding and bundling equipment on a laser machine.
• Utilize proprietary order software to optimize part yield and bar utilization.
• Verifies settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A laser operator training class will be provided by Woodsage.
• A work history of compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• A work history that supports a good to excellent attendance record.
• Able to work well in a team-oriented work environment.
• Detail-oriented approach to daily work activities
• Must be able to perform basic math, geometry, and trigonometry, utilize hand tools and have basic mechanical abilities.
• Must be able to set up a machine to produce parts to a part print and layout. This involves changing collets, cutting tools, and making adjustments to machines and tools.
• Must have a positive attitude and ability to take complete ownership of the area.
• Must have the skill to read prints, decipher tolerances, and proven capability with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gages, vision systems, etc.
• Strong mechanical abilities

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, Carrying up to 50 pounds (Occasionally)
• Temperatures (Occasionally)
• Walking, Standing, Sitting Kneeling (Frequently)

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers an excellent benefits package with two medical plan options, two dental plans options, vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, 401k plan 6% company match.

Employer’s Statement

Woodsage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.