Laser Operator - 2nd Shift

Morris & Associates; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Job summary

Morris and Associates is hiring a Laser Machine Operator on 2nd shift in Garner, NC. You will set up and run laser cutting equipment to meet print specifications and traveler requirements, while ensuring quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of laser machine experience in manufacturing, lift truck operation, and familiarity with Bystronics systems. Competitive salary with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills and ability to read/follow instructions.
• 3–5 years of experience with laser machines.
• 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating lift trucks.
• Bystronics experience preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate laser cutting machines to meet customer quality requirements.
• Operate and process parts per print and traveler requirements; monitor cutting performance.
• Understand machine setup including program retrieval, gases, nozzles, and materials.
• Operate machine to produce parts per specification and ensure startup/shutdown are proper.
• Diagnose machine issues during jobs and perform corrections as needed.
• Read calipers and use hand tools to verify dimensions.
• Maintain safe operations by following procedures and wearing PPE.
• Keep a clean, organized work area and manage scrap bin when full.

Skills

Reading instructions

Computer literacy

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lift trucks

Bystronics

Calipers reading

Job description

Overview

Laser Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (Mon-Thurs 5P-3:30AM; Friday OT as needed)

Location: Garner, NC

Company: Morris and Associates

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setup and operation of laser cutting machines to produce products meeting customer quality requirements. Operate and process parts according to print and traveler requirements; monitor machine cutting performance and utilization.
• Understand machine setup including program retrieval, proper gases, proper nozzles, and materials.
• Operate machine to produce parts per specification.
• Understand startup and proper shutdown of machine.
• Diagnose machine problems while performing jobs and make corrections as needed.
• Operate lift trucks to load and unload materials.
• Ability to read calipers and hand tools.
• Monitor quality of cutting condition and adjust as needed.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures.
• Perform operator maintenance per established schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; keep machine clean and remove debris; change out scrap bin when full.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good computer skills
• Ability to read and follow instructions
• 3 to 5 years experience with laser machines
• 3 to 5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating lift trucks
• Bystronics experience preferred
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)