Laser Programmer/Operator - Pivotal Health Solutions

Stars and Stripes; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Pivotal Health Solutions in Watertown, SD is seeking a Laser Programmer/Operator to set up and operate laser cutting equipment, ensuring all work meets precise specifications.

You will interpret engineering blueprints, program CAD/CAM files, select machine tooling, and collaborate with clients' engineers to optimize parts while maintaining safe practices.

This role requires attention to detail, ability to multitask, and readiness to work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year programming lasers for sheet metal fabrication.
• Knowledge of material properties and mathematics in production.
• Ability to write/edit/troubleshoot G-code.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Experience with CAD/CAM tools and nesting software (SigmaNEST).
• Ability to understand G Codes and troubleshoot programs.

Responsibilities

• Program and maintain current file revisions of all client parts.
• Interpret engineering blueprints to draw (program) flat pattern layouts using CAD/CAM software.
• Work with clients' engineers to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Reverse engineer parts for manufacturing.
• Prepare detailed setup sheets and work instructions.
• Ensure laser equipment safety and maintenance are addressed.

Skills

Laser programming

Blueprint interpretation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

CAMWorks

SigmaNEST

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pivotal Health Solutions is seeking a Laser Programmer/Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for set-up and operation of laser cutting equipment. The Laser Programmer is also responsible for making sure all work is done to specification.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilizes Work Orders, blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine job requirements
• Performs visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with specifications
• Program and maintain current file revisions of all client part
• Interpret engineering blueprints to draw (program) flat pattern layouts of parts using CAD/CAM software
• Work with clients' engineers
• Reverse engineer parts for manufacturing
• Make machine & tooling selections to manufacture parts in the most cost-effective manner
• Prepare detailed standardized work instructions and set-up sheets
• Maintains the Laser and reports any maintenance issues
• Consults with management to resolve manufacturing or assembly problems
• Willingness to actively participate in all aspects of production when and where needed
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed and adhered to
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year programming lasers for sheet metal fabrication
• Knowledgeable of the properties of materials and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling
• Capable of efficiently integrating existing methods with new innovation to economically solve production problems in a timely manner
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Inventor, SolidWorks, CAMWorks and a computerized nesting software like SigmaNEST
• Ability to understand G Codes including ability to write, edit and troubleshoot program and machine issues
• Excellent multi-tasking ability, attention to detail and critical thinking
• Ability to work overtime when necessary to complete priority jobs

Benefits

• Pivotal Health Solutions offers a complete benefits package including 401K, paid time off, paid holidays and healthcare benefits.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.