Machin Operator - 1st shift

Mettler Toledo AG; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mettler Toledo AG is seeking a sheet metal laser operator in Florida to set up, operate, and maintain laser cutting equipment. You will read blueprints, load Timesaver, deburr parts, and use tools like a waterjet and Bridgeport mill to shape metal.

Safety, 5S, SAP documentation, and quality checks are essential. Responsibilities include material handling with vacuum lifts and cranes, tolerancing with a mandrel tapper, and accurate labor recording on production orders while keeping a clean,

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and interpret designs for sheet metal parts.
• Able to load and operate the Timesaver; deburr parts by hand as required.
• Perform quality checks at the source and document results.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain 5S organized work areas.
• Plan workload and priorities to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain laser cutting and related equipment.
• Move sheet metal safely using vacuum lift and overhead crane.
• Operate Timesaver, waterjet tool, and Bridgeport mill for processes.
• Countersink sheet metal with a manual mill and tap with mandrel tapper.
• Record labor estimates on production orders; maintain SAP entries.
• Keep materials and work areas clean and organized per 5S standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Deburring parts

Quality checks

Safety compliance

5S / workplace organization

Prioritization & scheduling

Tools

Timesaver

Waterjet tool

Bridgeport mill

Mandrel tapper

Vacuum lift

Overhead crane

SAP

Forklift (certified)

Job description

A sheet metal laser operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining laser cutting machines to shape and cut sheet metal according to precise specifications while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What you will do:

• Read blueprints from designers and engineers
• Able to load and operate the Timesaver
• Use hand tools to manually debur parts
• Operate the waterjet abrasive removal tool
• Hand tapping sheet metal with mandrel tapper
• Operate a Bridgeport manual Mill to countersink sheet metal
• Maintain raw materials (unload raw material trucks, perform cycle counts, load/unload raw material storage racks)
• Safely move sheet metal materials using the vacuum lift/overhead crane
• Able to be certified to operate a forklift
• Following the work schedule as assigned and ability to layout the correct priorities for the work scheduled
• Ensure all parts produced is confirmed in SAP, tagged and stagged in proper locations
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery
• Perform Quality at The Source checks on made parts
• Accurately record actual labor estimates on all production orders
• Keep work area(s) clean and organized to 5S standards
• Other duties as assigned