Laser Operator - 1st shift

metalsusacareers; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK seeks a Laser Operator for 1st shift. You will set up burning machines, select materials, adjust feeds, and inspect outputs. Responsibilities include handling materials, coordinating with crane operations, and completing documentation.

The role requires basic reading/writing in English, measuring and arithmetic skills, 1+ year experience on burning machines, and adherence to safety and PPE policies.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and writing in English to read instructions and tickets.
• Basic measuring skills using English and Metric units.
• Basic arithmetic for decimals and fractions.
• Experience operating burning machines or as operator helper (1+ year).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Choose material for burning job per work order.
• Set up machine track, gas flow, and feed rates.
• Position work pieces and operate related machines.
• Perform quality inspections on finished parts.
• Complete work order paperwork and restock material.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Measuring

Arithmetic

Windows software

Experience with burning machine

Overhead crane operation

Manual dexterity

Pre-employment drug screening

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Laser Operator - 1st Shift

Metals USA has an immediate opening for a Laser Operator in the Tulsa, OK location. The Laser Operator performs advanced production activities on variety of burning machines.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Chooses correct material for the burning job according to work order
• Sets up machine track, selects proper burning tip, sets gas flow and machine feed rates
• Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines)
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares or rulers for measurement
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, burning tips, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances and operational sequences
• Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
• Sets up and aligns specified material or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, shims or hand tools
• Adjusts controls to set depth and feed rates
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
• Diagnose problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine
• Coordinates and executes material handling to be processed including operation of overhead crane
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation
• Restocks material
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing
• May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.

Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.

• Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, tickets, safety, and policy manuals)
• Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems
• Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software (for loading up design to be burned)
• Minimum one (1) year experience in operating burning machine or as machine operator helper
• Experience on overhead crane operation
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
• Candidate must pass a pre employment drug screening.

Physical Demands:

Occupation requires physical activity more than 66% of the time (> 5.5 hours per day)

• Stand, walk, sit, handling/fingering, reach outward, reach above shoulder, climb, squat or kneel or bend
• Lift, carry, push and/or pull 51 -- 100 lbs. with assistance

Other Physical Requirements:

• Must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Steel-toed boots or metatarsal boots
• Hard hats with chin strap; chin strap must be worn at all times while in the warehouse
• Protective eyewear
• Hand protection
• Arm guards/sleeves
• Hearing protection if required by the hearing conservation program

Work Environment:

May be exposed to some of the following working conditions.

• Environmental temperature changes hot & cold
• Working inside and outside of an industrial warehouse
• Moderate to loud levels
• Vibration
• Oils, dust, fumes and metallic particles
• Day and night shifts