Laser Operator

Laser Operator Job Highlights

Company Profile

Louis Industries is a sheet metal fabricator and steel distributor using state-of-the-art technology to manufacture quality parts.

Job Profile

The company is searching for a Laser Operator who will be responsible for laser operations including machine setup, productivity, maintenance, and quality.

Education Level

• 2-years of Technical Degree in Machine Tools or CNC (preferred)

Work Experience

• 3+ years of relevant experience (preferred)
• Certified and experienced forklift operator
• CAD training or experience (preferred)
• Certified crane operator (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assures that all products conform to prescribed quality standards
• Follow all standard safety regulations
• Handle assorted steel raw material and steel scrap
• Load and edit machine programs
• Load material in sheet bays
• Maintain cutting quality at acceptable feed rates
• Operate small hand and power tools
• Package parts using banding or shrink wrap, as needed
• Perform advanced maintenance, including window changing/focal depth, external optical path cleaning, and realignment, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical repair
• Perform a first part and random part inspections according to the protocol on the work order router
• Perform general laser maintenance, including startup/shutdown, window cleaning, nozzle centering, cleaning dust bins, replacing cutting beds, and keeping lasers and the work environment clean
• Regularly operate laser or punching machines
• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload material and move completed parts
• Separate/pick parts from skeletons that are cut on the laser and stack them onto pallets/containers
• Support process improvement activities
• Other duties may be assigned that pertain to the classification.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to communicate orally or in written form effectively with personnel
• Familiarity with blueprints and inspection equipment
• Knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing processes
• Proficient with mathematical equations
• Skill in mechanical repair of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, and standing for 8 hours per day.
• Must have a communicable range of hearing and sight with or without the use of aids.
• Requires exposure to a typical manufacturing area where the environment is affected by outside temperatures and machining.

Benefits/Perks

• 401k match
• Annual and quarterly bonus
• Boot allowance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent daycare flex spending
• Employee referral bonus
• Health insurance
• Holiday pay
• HSA match
• Life insurance
• Paid uniforms
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Short term disability
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Vacation pay
• Vision insurance
• Weld helmet allowance

Employer’s Statement

Louis Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.