Laser Operator 2nd Shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. is looking for a Laser Operator Assistant in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role includes setting up and monitoring laser cutting machines, as well as lifting and moving parts. A high school diploma or GED is required, alongside some CNC machine operation experience.

This is a full-time, non-management position with physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds regularly. You must have the ability to follow instructions and perform basic math operations.

Qualifications

• Three to six months of CNC machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations.

Responsibilities

• Assists in setting up machines and unloading processed parts.
• Monitors machine operation to ensure cutting is successful.
• Inspects parts using calipers and tape measure.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Assists Laser Operator in general operation and set-up of laser cutting machines

Essential Duties

• Assists in setting up machines by retrieving and/or loading material onto machine worktable using forktruck and/or overhead crane.
• Unloads processed parts and part skeleton off worktable after processing. Lifts off finished parts and places parts into baskets.
• Moves material and parts to next operation as designated on router.
• Monitors machine visually and audibly to ensure equipment is operating properly. With assistance, activates controls to cut workpiece.
• Assists in inspecting first‑piece and in‑process parts by checking dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers and tape measure. Inspects parts according to C=0 chart. Completes inspection form if required.
• Assists in operating punch press machines as needed.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Three to six months CNC machine operation experience in manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization.

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

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 t o enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Additional Information

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position