Tube Laser Operator: Precision Fabrication Technician

Reliance, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance, Inc. in Fort Payne, AL, is seeking a Machine Operator to support production by preparing equipment, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality standards. The role involves training others, solving process issues, and performing routine maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The position emphasizes reading technical data, following setup procedures, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment while meeting daily production targets.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a machine operator is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, work orders, and use measuring instruments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares production equipment for operation by making equipment setup adjustments and/or working with a setup operator that assists in equipment changeovers.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, planning sheets, sketches, and related technical data to determine tooling requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and machining methods and sequences.
• Maintains quality standard specifications by conducting first-piece inspection, periodic inspection, and completing production control charts.
• Helps train others for production job responsibilities by demonstrating operational procedures.
• Maintains machine operation by solving production process problems; making authorized equipment adjustments; and reporting production and quality data.
• Ensures operation of equipment by following preventative maintenance policies and procedures and timely reporting of needed changes and repairs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed through team assist and re-assignments.
• Observes machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunction.
• Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces.
• Meet established production standards for the department.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Blueprints interpretation

Measuring instruments

Job description

Reliance, Inc. in Fort Payne, AL, is seeking a Machine Operator to support production by preparing equipment, reading blueprints, and maintaining quality standards. The role involves training others, solving process issues, and performing routine maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The position emphasizes reading technical data, following setup procedures, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment while meeting daily production targets.