Laser Operator

Mack Hils; Moberly (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mack Hils in Missouri seeks an Operator to learn and operate laser equipment, load raw material, program the laser, inspect parts, and maintain safety. The role requires handling steel types and using calipers and grinders, with attention to cleanliness and procedural safety.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, loading and unloading materials, and coordinating with production to move parts through the line. The job supports ongoing workflow in a shop setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate computer
• Knowledge of steel types (stainless, cold rolled) and location of these raw materials in inventory
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MSDS Sheets, blueprints, maintenance instructions, and job packets/procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Receive job packets for production part orders.
• Use forklift to locate and load raw material (steel) from inventory.
• Load/unload raw material onto laser machine; parts up to 100lb.
• Program machine to produce part per job packet.
• Punch out parts from steel sheet.
• Grind rough edges of parts when necessary.
• Stack finished part on skids and/or in boxes to ready for next operation.
• Move finished part to next area of production.
• Maintenance of scrap barrels.
• Shut down machine using proper safety procedures.
• Maintain machines after each production run.
• Ensure shop cleanliness in each department area.

Skills

Adaptability

Attendance and punctuality

Communication skills

Cooperation

Job knowledge

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

Laser machine operation

Forklift operation

Calipers

Measuring tape

Grinding

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Summary

Candidates who possess a will to learn how to operate various kinds of equipment, an aptitude to develop a skilled trade, impeccable attendance and an attitude to succeed! Operator will receive orders and use laser programs to complete jobs. Requires knowledge of programming modes and maintenance of laser machine. Knowledge and use of calipers, measuring tape, steel inventory, grinder, and forklift.

Essential Functions

This list may include but not limited to and is subject to change based on role.

• Receive job packets for production part orders.
• Use forklift to locate and load raw material (steel) from inventory.
• Load/unload raw material, specific to job packet, onto laser machine; parts up to 100lb.
• Program machine to produce part per job packet.
• Punch out parts from steel sheet.
• Grind rough edges of parts when necessary.
• Stack finished part on skids and/or in boxes to ready for next operation.
• Move finished part to next area of production.
• Maintenance of scrap barrels.
• Shut down machine using proper safety procedures.
• Maintain machines after each production run.
• Ensure shop cleanliness in each department area.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• Ability to operate computer
• Knowledge of steel types (stainless, cold rolled) and location of these raw materials in inventory
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, MSDS Sheets, blueprints, maintenance instructions, and job packets/procedures.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

General Skill Requirements

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in work environment; accepts criticism and feedback, ability to work with frustrating situations, work under pressure and unscheduled overtime
• Attendance and Punctuality – Begin work on time, keep absences within guidelines
• Communications – Exhibit good listening and comprehension, keep co-workers informed, use appropriate communication methods
• Cooperation – Maintain effective relations, display a positive outlook and pleasant manner, support and assist co-workers
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge, exhibit ability to learn and apply skills, requires minimal supervision
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence and ways to improve and promote quality
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner
• Safety & Security – Observes safety and security procedures, use equipment and materials properly, reports potentially unsafe conditions

Environmental Factors

• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles and hazardous chemicals
• Regularly works near moving mechanical equipment
• Awareness and use of safety precautions such a safety glasses, ear protection and shield, guards, lockout/tagout procedures

Physical Demands

• Required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to operate equipment
• Talk and hear
• Perform motions including bending, twisting, pushing and pulling
• Regularly required to lift, push or pull weight and/or carry objects weighing 5-60 pounds.