LASER OPERATOR 2nd Shift

WEG Transformers USA; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonus Plan (pro-rated)

Job summary

WEG Transformers USA in Missouri is seeking a Laser Equipment Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will read BOMs, set up and operate laser cutting equipment, and ensure material is prepared to spec.

This role requires reading drawings, setting up equipment, inspecting parts, and maintaining quality records, with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Read BOM, drawings, and cutting schedule to complete laser operations without supervision.
• Locate and set-up steel in storage tower using fork trucks and automated systems.
• Inspect steel blanks for size, thickness, damage, and burrs.
• Operate laser machine with complex menu choices to move blanks.
• Set-up and program laser per schedule and procedures.
• Monitor quality and quantities per manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure beam focus and cut quality; monitor gas levels.
• Inspect finished parts and maintain quality records.
• Move finished parts off the machine.
• Assist with other tasks as needed by supervisor.

Skills

Laser operation

Quality inspection

Read BOM & drawings

Forklift operation

Tools

Laser machining equipment

Forklift

Job description

Pay / Benefits:

Pay: $24.01-$25.49 / hour

(2nd Shift Premium $0.75/hr)

Benefits:

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including:

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus Plan (pro-rated)

Specific details & more in the WEG Transformers USA & IUE-CWA CBA, 2021.

Company Overview

WEG: Our Company: Founded in 1961, WEG is one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. We employ over 49,000 people globally and offer a diversified and integrated product line, with sales in more than 135 countries. Our U.S. operations are expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Our Culture:

We value each individual's contribution to our success and motivate our team through integrity, ethics, and continuous support for personal development. We prioritize professional and personal growth opportunities, human rights, diversity, and environmental sustainability. We invest in solutions to reduce carbon emissions and encourage our employees to engage in social activities focused on health and education.

At WEG, our values are: Human Company, Team Work, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership.

Sustainability:

We are committed to driving efficiency and sustainability. Our sustainability strategy is based on four pillars:

1. Sustainable Products and Solutions: We provide products and services with the highest efficiency and lowest carbon footprint, supporting our customers' decarbonization journeys.
2. Responsible Supply Chain: We engage a supply chain that upholds ethics in human rights, labor relations, and environmental preservation.
3. Circular and Efficient Operations: We optimize eco-efficiency in natural resource management, reduce emissions and waste, and promote recycling and reuse.
4. Engaged Employees and Communities: We ensure safe working conditions, promote well-being, and foster an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance environment.

Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.us/careers.

Role: Laser Equipment Operator.

In this role, you will:

1. Able to read understand and interpret BOM, drawings, cutting schedule to complete laser operations without supervision.
2. Locate and set-up steel in storage tower using fork trucks, and automated system.
3. Inspection of steel blanks for size/thickness, damage, and burrs ensuring steel meets specifications.
4. Operate machine using automation with complex menu choices to move steel blanks into and out of the laser cutting portion of machine.
5. Set-up and program laser machine by interpreting schedule and following approved procedures. Programming may require use of complex menu and programming choices.
6. Operate laser and monitor quality and quantities per manufacturing procedures.
7. Set up laser to ensure beam is focused correctly and proper cut quality is maintained.
8. Monitor compressed gas levels and change to new bottle as necessary.
9. Ensure proper sequence and running of laser.
10. Inspect parts at completion of process and maintain quality records as necessary.
11. Move finished parts off of machine.
12. Any related tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor.

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability. Read about our career opportunities @ https://weg.us/ and inquire about being a member of our first-class team.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. If you need an accommodation or assistance in the application process, please contact us at 636-239-9300 for a referral to the appropriate recruiter.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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