Precision Laser Operator: Cut, Inspect, Optimize

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Chambersburg, Northern (Franklin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel, Inc. is seeking a Laser Operator to cut parts and manage removal and identification from the cutting table, ensuring correct nozzle selection, material checks, and overall part quality.

You will be responsible for the quality and quantity of parts produced off the table(s). The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of hands-on laser experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to maintain optics and program parameters for efficient cutting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years hands-on laser cutting experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting of materials, feed/speed, nozzles, and lens/consumables.
• Ability to modify laser program parameters to maximize efficiency.
• Daily preventive maintenance like cleaning optics and monitoring gas levels.
• Knowledge of crane operation and lifting devices.
• Detail oriented with ability to inspect material for conformance using measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Cut parts accurately on laser tables and remove/identify cut parts from the table.
• Ensure correct table values, nozzle selection, and material checks.
• Maintain cut quality, transformations and product inspections.
• Ensure quality and quantity of parts produced.
• Support safety and housekeeping on the cutting floor.

Skills

Laser operation

Troubleshooting

Program parameters

Preventive maintenance

Quality inspection

Crane operation knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser cutting machines

Job description

Olympic Steel, Inc. is seeking a Laser Operator to cut parts and manage removal and identification from the cutting table, ensuring correct nozzle selection, material checks, and overall part quality.

You will be responsible for the quality and quantity of parts produced off the table(s). The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of hands-on laser experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to maintain optics and program parameters for efficient cutting