Laser Operator 1st Shift

EK Machine; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EK Machine seeks a laser cutting operator to read blueprints and determine gas type, nozzle size, and lens focus for varied materials. The role involves setting up CNC laser equipment, inspecting parts, and maintaining the system with routine service.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of related experience or a college/technical certificate, plus ability to interpret instructions and document outcomes accurately.

Qualifications

• Certificate or equivalent from college/technical school.
• 1–3 years related experience or training.
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints to determine process requirements.
• Set up, adjust, and operate CNC laser cutting equipment.
• Determine gas type, nozzle size, and focus of lens for material type and thickness.
• Create inspection sheets and document inspection data.
• Perform daily and weekly maintenance on laser equipment.
• Program using priority dispatch system.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Gas type selection

Nozzle sizing

Lens focusing

Precision measurement

Machine setup and operation

Education

Technical certificate or diploma

1-3 years related experience

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Operates laser cutting machine by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reads and interprets blueprints
• Determines gas type, nozzle size, and focus of lens based on material type and thickness.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates a computer controlled laser cutting machine.
• Makes adjustments as needed.
• Creates inspection sheets.
• Inspects parts using precision measuring equipment and documents inspection data.
• Performs daily and weekly maintenance as it relates to laser cutting equipment.
• Programs using priority dispatch.
• Cleans and organizes work area.

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

One year certificate from college or technical school; 1-3 years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, as well as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

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

REASONING ABILITY

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

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.