Laser Operator: Precision Metal Cutting & Quality

Olympic Steel; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel in Chambersburg seeks a Laser Operator responsible for cutting parts, removing and labeling them from the cutting table, and packaging finished pieces for shipment.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and at least 3 years hands-on laser operation, plus troubleshooting skills, ability to adjust settings, optics maintenance, and reading drawings for quality control.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience operating laser cutting machines.
• Strong troubleshooting related to laser operation, materials, feed/speed, nozzles and lenses.
• Proficiency in uploading/modifying laser program parameters to maximize cutting efficiency.
• Ability to perform daily preventative maintenance and inspect quality.
• General knowledge of crane operation and lifting devices.
• Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for quality conformance from drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser cutting machines to cut parts and ensure quality.
• Remove, label, and package cut parts from the cutting table.
• Verify proper table values, nozzle selection, and material checks.
• Inspect cut quality, perform transformations and product inspections.
• Perform daily maintenance of optics/lenses and monitor gas levels.

Skills

Laser operation

Troubleshooting

Program parameter adjustment

Quality inspection

Maintenance

Reading drawings

Crane operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser cutting machine

Optics & lenses maintenance

Measuring devices

Job description

Olympic Steel in Chambersburg seeks a Laser Operator responsible for cutting parts, removing and labeling them from the cutting table, and packaging finished pieces for shipment.

Qualifications include a High School diploma and at least 3 years hands-on laser operation, plus troubleshooting skills, ability to adjust settings, optics maintenance, and reading drawings for quality control.