1st shift - Fab Tube Laser Operator

Monroechamber; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Saint Charles, MO is seeking a Tube Laser Operator for 1st shift. You will set up, operate, and troubleshoot tube laser equipment to produce quality parts. Responsibilities include managing IQMS dashboards, reading drawings, and maintaining tooling, with opportunities to mentor peers.

The role requires familiarity with tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and blueprints, plus the ability to read metric and decimal measurements. Safety and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ability to read tape measure, calipers, and micrometer.
• Understanding of metric and decimal measurements.
• Knowledge of IQMS and ability to use it for dashboards and work orders.
• Ability to interpret blueprint drawings for part numbers, tolerances, and dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates machines to produce quality parts.
• Opens and closes work orders in IQMS dashboard; prints drawings.
• Performs maintenance and tooling setup; keeps tooling in top condition.
• Mentors and coaches others; may lead production team when needed.
• Follows safety requirements including PPE and JHA guidelines.

Skills

Tape measure

Calipers

Micrometer

Blueprint interpretation

IQMS

CNC programming

Tools

IQMS

CNC equipment

Job description

Tube Laser Operator

Position Title: Tube Laser Operator Wage: $21.11 per hour Shift: 1st Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm (Mon-Fri) QPS Employment Group has a great Tube Laser Operator position available at a company in Saint Charles, MO. This is a 1st shift position with the opportunity for hire.

Tube Laser Operator Responsibilities

• Performs tasks safely including wearing safety glasses and gloves as described in JHA requirements.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates machines to produce quality parts.
• Opens and closes work orders in IQMS dashboard.
• Prints drawings in IQMS dashboard.
• Produces high quality parts from prints, knows model numbers, and which components are required for the products.
• Consistently produces at an acceptable level of productivity with some supervision.
• Troubleshoots machine problems. (I.e., machines, tools, etc.).
• Corrects machine and tooling setup for press brakes, drilling centers, and benders.
• Keeps tooling in top operating condition. (I.e., sharpens in house when feasible or notifies engineering when tool needs sharpening.
• Performs normal maintenance activities such as die sharpening, shimming, and mounting.
• Takes ownership of assigned equipment for 5S programs. I.d??
• May program new products on CNC equipment by using prints and machine/tooling knowledge.
• Makes recommendations for tooling replacement, repair, and purchase.
• Mentors and coaches other Machine Operators to help them improve these skills and abilities.
• Fills in or assists in leading production team when needed.
• Performs tasks safely including wearing safety glasses and gloves as described in JHA requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Tube Laser Operator Requirements

• Previous machine operating experience preferred (I.e., experience with tube benders, press brakes and steel saws.)
• Ability to read tape measure, calipers, and micrometer is required.
• Understanding of metric and decimal measurements.
• Knowledge of computers to utilize IQMS as required.
• Skills in reviewing and accurately interpreting blueprint drawing for part number, tolerance, dimensions, etc.
• Balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and reaches to work overhead.
• Walks or stands for a minimum of 8 hours with limited breaks.
• Pushes and pulls materials, fingers and grasps parts and components.
• Exerts up to fifty pounds of force frequently.
• Pays close visual acuity to perform inspections and operate machines.
• Tolerates extremes in weather and machine temperature.
• Tolerates loud noise.
• Extensive use with power/hand tools.
• Requires visual acuity to access details (I.e., prints, parts, work orders, etc.)
• Requires communication skills so ideas and instructions can be given clearly and/or quickly and understood.
• Requires the ability to distinguish between speech, machinery, and other sounds to understand instructions and/or directions.

IND124 About us:

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.