Weekend Laser Set Up Operator

KMC Stampings; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KMC Stampings in Port Washington, WI is seeking a Laser Setup/Operator to run the laser, set up tooling, and ensure parts meet specifications. You will work under the Plant Supervisor to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role requires experience with laser equipment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work overtime or on a second shift when needed. Safety and teamwork are emphasized in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 months of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Trumpf TruLaser 3530 and Trumpf Trumatic 600L preferred.
• Strong reading, writing and math skills.
• Regular attendance and reliability is essential.
• Ability to stand, use hands and lift up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Setup, adjust and operate computer-controlled laser cutting machine.
• Mount, install, align and secure tools, attachments, fixtures and work pieces.
• Setup and adjust gauges to position parts during operation.
• Work from drawings and specifications to tolerances.
• Quality inspection using precision instruments.
• Use gauges like scales, protractors and radii gauges.
• Sort and package parts.
• Operate overhead crane as needed.
• Maintain safe & clean work environment.

Skills

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Reading & math skills

Punctual & dependable

Interpersonal skills

Stand/walk for long periods

Tools

Trumpf TruLaser 3530

Trumpf Trumatic 600L

Job description

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Manufacturing Port Washington, WI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1261

Your opportunity to make an impact starts here with KMC a premiere metal stamping company, where leadership drives our legacy forward. Guided by continuous improvement, you’ll inspire innovation through shared ideas and lessons learned. Committed to customer collaboration, you’ll foster trust and deliver exceptional solutions. As a recognized leader in engineering and manufacturing, you’ll tackle complex challenges while championing growth through learning. Your devotion to safe working environments will ensure team safety and awareness. Fueled by quality, you’ll uphold excellence in every decision. Focused on customer and employee success, you’ll empower both to thrive. Lead with impact—join our leadership table today!

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of the Plant Supervisor, the Laser Setup /Operator operates the laser to perform a variety of standardized work where procedures are prescribed to produce parts in conformance with specification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Setup, adjust and operate computer-controlled laser cutting machine
• Mount, install, align and secure tools, attachments, fixtures and work pieces on machines
• Setup and adjust gauges to properly position parts during equipment operation
• Work from drawings, specifications, patterns or templates in any combination of metric or decimal dimensions to hold tolerances
• Quality inspection using a variety of precision measuring instruments
• Use scale, protractor, fixed angle and radii gauges
• Sorting and packaging parts
• Operates overhead crane while moving product
• Maintains a safe & clean work environment & departmental housekeeping standards
• Other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Highly motivated self-starter
• Prior experience with Trumpf TruLaser 3530 and Trumpf Trumatic 600L preferred
• Requires 6 months of relevant manufacturing experience
• Strong reading, writing and math skills
• Regular attendance is required; punctually, dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form
• Interpersonal skills & friendly attitude
• Regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools, or controls
• Occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Ability to work overtime or second shift when required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; frequently required talk or hear and may occasionally sit; regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an all‑encompassing list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.