Laser Operator

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Employee engagement activities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Dimar Manufacturing Corporation seeks an experienced Laser Combo Operator to safely run turret/laser processing on sheet metal parts. You will set up and operate the machine, load programs, and verify part accuracy against drawings.

The role requires 3–5 years in a related field, with 2–4 year degree or equivalent manufacturing experience. Evening shift, Mon–Fri, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years leadership experience in a Job Shop.
• 3–5 years’ experience in CNC programming, machine operation, or turret/laser.
• 2- or 4-year degree or significant manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate turret/laser combo machine for sheet metal parts.
• Set up machine and run jobs per specs from engineering or manufacturer.
• Review raw materials and load programs; verify rev, job numbers, quantities.
• Inspect parts against drawings for cut quality; ensure accuracy.
• Unload, sort and palletize finished jobs; maintain organization.
• Perform hour-based maintenance on turret/laser functions.

Skills

Leadership experience

CNC programming

Machine operation

Turret/Laser operator

Blueprint reading

Team coordination

Adaptability

Education

2- or 4-year degree or relevant training

Manufacturing technical schooling

Tools

CAD - SolidWorks

Job description

About this position

Description:

Location: Clarence, New York

Experience and Education for Laser Combo Operator:

• 3 - 5 years previous leadership experience in a “Job Shop”
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in CNC Programming, Machine operation, or turret / laser combo operation
• 2- or 4-year degree or technical schooling in manufacturing fields or 5-10 years of proven increased responsibility in the area of CNC programming/ manufacturing.

Benefits

As a full-time employee, you will have access to:

• Pay $24-$28/hr based on experience
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement benefits
• Employee engagement activities and company events
• Training and development opportunities

Job Summary for Laser Combo Operator:

The Turret / Laser combo machine operator safely performs Turret / laser process operations for a variety of organizational manufacturing needs.

• This is an evening shift Monday-Friday
• Performs typical Turret / laser functions of sheet metal through automated Turret / laser Combo machine.
• Receive work orders and jobs from Dimar Planning group, using production schedule software, and other planning tools, process jobs efficiently and effectively to meet customer deliveries.
• Set-up machine and run job based on recommended settings from Turret / laser combo manufacturer or internal engineering specs.
• Review and maintain raw materials (sheet steel) needed to process orders, retrieve and load Turret/ laser combo.
• Load proper programs into machine verify proper rev, job numbers and quantities for every job.
• Inspect jobs against drawing ensuring part meets print. Inspect parts for proper cuts and cut quality of both laser and turret.
• Unload, sort and palletize jobs as needed to ensuring quantities and job folders are correct and with every job.
• Perform hour-based maintenance specific to Turret / laser combo functions.

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Laser Combo Operator:

Knowledge of fabricated sheet metal manufacturing

Knowledge of different types of metals (Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, etc.)

Expert ability to read engineering blueprints

Knowledge of assist gasses used in laser processing (oxygen, N2, etc.)

Knowledge of CAD- Solid works and strong computer skills

Excellent organizational skills

Special Requirements for Laser Combo Operator:

• Metal fabrication work environment; dust, grease and metal common
• Requires the use of the following personal protective equipment when on the shop floor:
  • Safety glasses, steel toed shoes/boots.
• Must be able to:
  • Work safely in a fast-paced environment
  • Work overtime, including weekends as requested.