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Laser Operator - 1st shift

Louis Industries, Inc.

Paynesville, MNFull-time$23–28/hrPosted 1mo ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$23–28/hr
Location
Paynesville, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Louis Industries, Inc. is hiring a Laser Operator - 1st shift. The Laser Operator will regularly operate laser and/or punching machines, load and edit machine programs, and maintain cutting quality. This role involves performing first part and random part inspections, general and advanced laser maintenance, and assuring product quality. The operator will also handle raw materials, separate parts, package products, and safely operate forklifts and small hand/power tools.

Key focus areas include Operate laser and/or punching machines regularly, Load and edit machine programs, and Load material in sheet bays.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent. Important skills include Operate Laser, Operate Punching Machines, Load Machine Programs, Edit Machine Programs, Maintain Cutting Quality, and Perform First Part Inspection.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate LaserOperate Punching MachinesLoad Machine ProgramsEdit Machine ProgramsMaintain Cutting QualityPerform First Part InspectionPerform Random Part InspectionsPerform General Laser MaintenanceStartup/ShutdownWindow CleaningNozzle CenteringCleaning Dust BinsReplacing Cutting BedsKeeping Lasers CleanKeeping Work Environment CleanPerform Advanced MaintenanceWindow Changing/Focal DepthExternal Optical Path CleaningRealignmentPneumatic RepairHydraulic RepairElectrical RepairAssure Quality StandardsHandle Assorted Steel Raw MaterialHandle Steel ScrapSeparate Parts From SkeletonsStack Parts Onto Pallet/ContainersPackage Parts Using BandingPackage Parts Using Shrink WrapOperate ForkliftOperate Small Hand ToolsOperate Small Power ToolsFollow Safety RegulationsSupport Process Improvement Activities

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent2 Year Machine Tool Technical Degree2 Year CNC Technical Degree3+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

  1. Regularly operate laser and/or punching machines

  2. Load and edit machine programs

  3. Load material in sheet bays

  4. Maintain cutting quality at acceptable feed rates

  5. Perform first part and random part inspections according to protocol on work order router

  6. Perform general laser maintenance, including startup/shutdown, window cleaning, nozzle centering, cleaning dust bins, replacing cutting beds, and keeping lasers and work environment clean

  7. Perform advanced maintenance, including window changing/focal depth, external optical path cleaning and realignment, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical repair

  8. Assures that all products conform to prescribed quality standards

  9. Handle assorted steel raw material and steel scrap

  10. Separate/”pick” parts from skeletons that are cut on the laser and stack onto pallet/containers

  11. Package parts using banding or shrink wrap, as needed

  12. Safely operate forklift to load and unload material and move completed parts

  13. Operate small hand and power tools

  14. Follow all standard safety regulations

  15. Support process improvement activities

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 Year Machine Tool or CNC Technical Degree preferred

Minimum Experience Required

3+ Years Preferred

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$23.00 - $28.00 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Quarterly Bonuses

Postal Code

56362

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

105

Job Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

HSA Match

401k Contribution

PPE Reimbursements

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Accrued PTO

Holiday Pay

Bereavement Pay

Bonuses

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