SMS Technician

Weiss Technik North America, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiss Technik North America, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is hiring a full-time technical operator to handle laser operation, brake press setup, and sheet metal assembly for painting readiness.

The role requires reading mechanical drawings, using precision measuring tools, and maintaining safety while handling heavy metal parts. The ideal candidate has prior manufacturing experience, a good attendance record, and the ability to follow procedures with accuracy, including decimal-to-fraction

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with Trumpf Flat Bed Laser preferred.
• Good attendance history expected.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and parts lists.
• Mathematical proficiency for decimal-to-fraction conversion.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload sheet metal onto racks.
• Read tape measure and identify material from parts list.
• Operate laser and brake press setup for fabrication.
• Move sheet metal with overhead crane; place and label finished pieces.
• Maintain laser equipment: clean pans, replace filters, perform routine upkeep.
• Read engineering drawings and ensure proper cleaning of chamber components.
• Use PPE when operating laser and brake press; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Math skills

Procedures following

Attendance history

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trumpf Flat Bed Laser

Brake press

Overhead crane

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

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Full Time Technical Grand Rapids, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1656

Reports To: Department Lead

Job Purpose

This position involves the following: laser operation, forming sheet metal components by brake press, and prepping chamber component for paint.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads delivered sheet metal ontoracks.
• Reads tape measureeasily
• Identifies proper material being used from partslist
• Uses overhead crane to move sheetmetal
• Selects type of material and quantity from sheet metal cutlist
• Loads sheet metal onto machine and uses computer to programjob
• Ensures materials are properlydeburred
• ensure identification of finished pieces with part number that come off thelaser
• Places cut and labeled sheet metal on skid for nextoperation
• Removes excess sheet metal from tray/tablebed.
• Responsible for laser maintenance: cleaning, emptying pans, replacingfilters
• Reads, understands, and interprets parts lists and engineeringdrawings
• Uses proper PPE when operating laser & brakepress
• Sets up brake press for bendingprocedures
• Forms material to the assignedspecifications
• Use of hand sanders and chemicals for proper chamber componentcleaning
• Know the difference between structural, mild, and stainlesssteel
• Identify components for propercleaning
• Able to acid cleancomponents
• Operate ahi‐lo

Qualifications

• Possession of High School Diploma orGED
• Required: Previous experience working in a manufacturingenvironment
• Required: previous experience running Trumpf Flat BedLaser
• History of goodattendance
• Taskoriented
• Good math skills with ability to convert decimals tofractions
• Ability to use the following tools: combination square, protractor, calibers,etc
• Ability to read and understand mechanical engineeringdrawings
• Demonstrated ability to followprocedures
• Accuracy in reading a tape measure up to1/16”
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret parts list and fill out quality check sheets

Mostly standing and walking work. Frequently pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Lifting more than 50 lbs must be performed with mechanical aids; if mechanical aids are not available the lift will be performed by two or more employees in a team lift.Pushing, pulling and simple grasping. Position requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting with occasional kneeling.