Laser Operator

Laser Operator We are seeking a skilled Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in operating lasers to ensure efficient and accurate production processes.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or job orders for product specifications such as dimensions and tolerances, and tooling instructions such as fixtures, feed rates, cutting speeds, and depth of cuts
• Observe operation of machine to detect misalignment or malfunction of machined work piece to specification and continue with operation
• Load program, adjust setting for cut conditions, load material using crane or forklift, unload parts or material with the help of engineering.
• Maintain quality parts using various quality checks.
• Daily maintenance and checks of machine and gases
• Maintain safety requirements and standards throughout all practices. Skills and Qualifications
• Must be able to read part prints and check setup part to prints.
• Must be familiar with measuring devices such as Calipers and Micrometers.
• Must be able to load and operate lasers as needed to meet production requirements.
• After training, person must be capable of analyzing laser performance and make necessary adjustments to meet quality and efficiency goals.
• Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Certified ability to drive and operate a forklift a plus.
• Familiarity with laser operation preferred.
• One year of previous laser cutting experience preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or reel objects, tools, or controls. Reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, talk or hear. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. This person should be a quick learner and have a strong attention to detail. Company Overview At Thunderbird, the collaborative relationship with our parent and partner companies allows us to better serve our customers – now and in the future. The Thunderbird family of American Manufacturing companies is driven by a mission to provide superior products and services, from prototype to delivery. Our dedicated leadership team's enduring vision is to hold and grow our companies to meet the higher needs of our global customers. We are guided by the unified pursuit of excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Thunderbird enables people to grow, companies to soar, and customers to succeed.

Benefits

401(k) with matching program. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Life Insurance Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays