3rd Shift Laser Operator

Lock Joint Tube; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lock Joint Tube Llc in South Bend, Indiana, seeks a Laser Operator to verify and stage tubing for secondary operations and to run laser equipment on 2nd and 3rd shifts. You will ensure accuracy in tagging, measuring, and documentation, and you will participate in quality checks throughout production.

The role requires setting up laser machinery, reading shop orders, and performing dimensional inspections to verify tolerances.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing exposure preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders and follow instructions to move materials.
• Verify tagged materials against shop orders and batch records.
• Operate forklift, crane or hoist to load/move materials.
• Set up and operate Laser machinery, run changeovers, and verify material requirements.
• Document measurements and results in WIP or quality sheets.
• Inspect materials for defects and ensure dimensions meet specs.
• Correct nonconformities and adjust equipment to pass quality checks.

Skills

Laser operation

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Quality inspection

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane

Digital readout veneer

Plug gauges

Job description

HOURS

2nd Shift = 3pm -11pm

3rd Shift = 11pm - 7am

*Due to Union bumping rights, applicants must have shift flexibility*

2nd shift premium = $1.80/hr

3rd shift premium = $1.25/hr

SUMMARY

Personnel is responsible for the verification and staging of tubing requiring secondary operation. The Laser Operator performs the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include

the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads work order and follows oral instructions to ascertain material or containers to be moved.
• Checks job specifications on shop orders and in WIP system; verifies staged material tag numbers matches material number on master shop orders.
• Conveys materials from storage or work site to designated area, and places materials with forklift or crane onto load table. Makes sure staged material/packaging matches shop order material number/packaging requirements.
• Operates industrial truck, crane or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Set up and operates Laser machinery. Begins Laser auto operations when change over operations are complete. Checks shop order for customer, quantity ordered, material/packaging requirements, tube characteristics and any special quality notes.
• Documents information on Daily Finishing Production Report or WIP. Enters measurement results in WIP or manual Finishing Quality Check Sheet and attach to orders upon completion.
• Performs visual inspection of all material for nonconforming conditions, i.e., scratches marks, burrs, weld splits, roll marks, forklift damage, rust, dents, end cut conditions, missing holes or slots, or any other physical defects.
• Performs dimensional inspection of all material ensuring all critical and minor product characteristics as defined on the shop order or customer prints meet contract requirements. Ensures all measurements are within the specifications and tolerances limits. Measures tubing length on digital veneer, or set fixtures/gages. Measures inside diameter (when specified on shop order), gauge thickness, and outside diameter, slot and/or hole positions and size. Enters pass/fail in WIP. Print and tag with appropriate inventory numbers.
• Scraps any nonconforming product. Makes an adjustment to machines until product is acceptable.

SUPERVISIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certified Forklift Training, Certified Crane Training.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITES

Ability to operate machinery, Laser. Ability to use measuring equipment, hand tools, digital readout veneer and plug gauges. Knowledge of carton packaging and lift operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements for this position include

• Stand for long periods of time during your shift.
• Bend and stoop consistently during the day.
• Lift and/or carry 25 - 50 pounds regularly during your shift.
• Wear proper safety equipment, steel-toed shoes with skid resistant soles, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• Grip, grasp or twist using your hands and wrists regularly during your shift.
• Work a twelve-hour shift, if required.
• Understand hazardous communication and safety information.
• Climb stairs with loads during your shift, if required.
• Operate hand-held power tools, if required.
• Monitor quality of work through mathematical calculations and/or measuring, if required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must wear Personal Protective Equipment and be safety conscious.