Laser Operator - 1st Shift

crenlocareers; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crenlo Engineered Cabs in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Laser Operator to set up and run laser to cut sheet and plate steel according to blueprint specifications. The role requires performing routine maintenance, loading programs, inspecting parts, and ensuring quality while following safety practices.

Overtime and weekend work may be required. The job emphasizes safety, precision, and adherence to procedures in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading skills required.
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting abilities with strong safety practices.
• Must be 18 years of age or older; ability to stand/walk for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Attends scheduled shifts and follows instructions and work orders.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance on the laser machine and equipment.
• Loads programs, recalls jobs, and begins cutting operations per specs.
• Inspects finished parts with calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure tolerances.
• Documents SPC data, materials, and workflow per job instructions.
• Operates the laser to produce parts and stages material for next steps.
• Performs periodic quality checks and moves material to next destination.
• Performs general cleanup at end of shift.

Skills

Basic math & reading skills

Problem solving

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Sets up and operates Laser to cut sheet and plate steel to blueprint specifications by performing the following duties. All necessary safety equipment and safe work practices outlined in the Personal Protective Instructions and Job Safety Analyses must be used in the performance of these duties.

Responsibilities

• Attends the job during the scheduled work hours.
• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job.
• Plans details of working procedure and stages material.
• Performs required daily preventative maintenance to include cleaning of the machine, checking the oil and water level, changing the water and oil as required, and changing electrodes and nozzles as needed.
• Recalls and loads program per instructions.
• Begins the cutting operation.
• Removes finished parts and small scrap pieces as required manually, manually with hand held magnet, or with jib hoist.
• Performs first part inspection using a combination square, height gauge, calipers, micrometers, or tape measure to assure dimensions are correct and within given tolerances.
• Makes fine adjustments to machine to bring part within tolerances if necessary.
• Completes appropriate SPC paperwork.
• Places finished material on a pallet, rack, or in a container along with the work order number and piece part number.
• Completes appropriate paperwork to include material requisitions, route sheets, and material traceability.
• Pulls unused portion of sheet off table and onto scrap pallet.
• Operates machine by performing the duties mentioned above to run successive pieces.
• Performs periodic part inspection per job instructions.
• Moves material to next destination and stages as required.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Sweeps floor and performs general cleanup of work area and equipment at end of shift.

Desired Experience

• Basic math & reading skills
• Possess good problem solving and troubleshooting skills and safety practices
• Must be 18 years of age and older
• Must be able to stand and walk through the required length of the shift
• Must be able to perform the physical aspects of the job depending on location requirements
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
• Candidates may be required to work overtime and weekends as necessary

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Company Information

We are dedicated to the belief that people are our most important asset. In filling job openings every effort is expended to find candidates within Crenlo, its divisions or subsidiaries. Employee development, opportunity to grow and continuing to evolve both as an employee and as a company are instrumental to our success. We encourage employees to inquire about open positions and apply to those that help further their career goals.

Crenlo Engineered Cabs is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veterans status.

Crenlo's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, short & long term disability insurance and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Employee Assistance Program and other employee discount programs.