HVL Laser Operator 1st Shift

Husqvarna Construction Products North America, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee purchase discount

Education assistance program

Paid parental leave

11 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC is seeking a Laser Operator for the HVL line. The role uses tooling, equipment and materials in automated cells to assemble segmented diamond blades. Shift is 1st, Monday–Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with a focus on precision, safety and process compliance.

You will perform radius grinding, laser welding, sharpening, and in-process quality checks. The job requires attention to detail, manual dexterity and adherence to EPA/OSHA guidelines in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with CNC equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift, push/pull and stand for long periods.
• Strong basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Radius grinding of segments.
• Laser welding of segments to cores.
• Sharpening and exposure grinding of blades.
• Quality checks on segmented blades (gauge, height, thickness).
• Record quality data and order completion.
• Set up and adjust radius grinder and laser welding parameters.
• Maintain and clean equipment for next orders.

Skills

Industrial math

Metric measurements

Diamond tool design

Micrometer use

Torque wrench

Laser welding technique

CNC equipment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC equipment

Job description

Job title and location: The HVL Laser Operator at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC, is responsible for utilizing tooling, equipment and materials in the automated assembly cells of the high-volume line to fully assemble all segmented diamond blades. This position is critical for production of segmented diamond blades.

SHIFT: First (1st) Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 p.m.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Methods: Radius grinding of segments
• Laser welding of segments to cores
• Sharpening and exposure grinding of blades
• Follow company policies to insure compliance of EPA and environmental regulations in the segmented diamond blade process
• Follow company policies to insure compliance of OSHA safety and health regulations in the segmented diamond blade process
• Machinery: Organization and selection of proper tooling to fulfill work requirements
• Maintain specialized knowledge and familiarity with manufacturing equipment operation
• Cleaning of equipment for preparation of subsequent orders
• Set up and adjustment of radius grinder, laser welding machine and sharpening machine parameters
• Measurements: Perform in-process quality checks on segments that include micrometer measurement of height, thickness and fit of radius to blade core
• Torque testing and visual inspection of weld joints for cosmetic appearance and structural integrity
• Quality checks on segmented diamond blades to include gauge measurement of side clearance
• Record quality and order completion data
• Evaluate and confer with Quality Control on manufacturing process inspection techniques and standards

Position-specific Competencies

• Maintain high level of attention to detail
• Working cooperatively within team environment
• Ability to follow established guidelines and processes in a patience and precise manner

CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of basic industrial math
• Working knowledge of the metric system of weights and measurements
• Working knowledge of diamond tool design elements
• Working knowledge of using micrometer for measurements
• Working knowledge of using torque wrench
• Working knowledge of laser welding technique

EDUCATION, ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE

• High school or equivalent
• Previous working experience with CNC equipment preferred
• Ability to lift, push/pull and stand for long periods of time
• Strong basic math skills necessary

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Above average exposure to manufacturing environment
• Job tasks will require contact with powder metal segments, sharp edges on machined components, powdered metal dusts and grime associated with manufacturing operations
• Must wear PPE in compliance with OSHA regulations
• Frequently lifting up to 30 lbs and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
• Occasionally push/pull up to 15 lbs
• Walking and standing for long periods of time on concrete floors (full shifts)
• Daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines

WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• An education assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Eleven (11) Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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