Laser Setup Operator - 2nd Shift

Setup and operate laser marking equipment to perform daily laser marking on product to produce a quality product per print. 

• →Setup and operate laser marking equipment to perform laser marking process, producing a quality product that meets print and customer specifications.
• →Setup and operate all laser marking processes to prove out programs and processes and adjust as required.
• →Optimize setups and processes to maximize productivity, safety, quality and to eliminate scrap. Implement continuous improvement ideas in these areas.
• →Operate equipment to verify operational efficiency.
• →Maintain work flow, job packets, routers and quality product for all laser marking processes.
• →Set controls to regulate processing or enter commands to retrieve input or edit laser equipment media.
• →Select appropriate tools and materials to be used in these manufacturing processes.  
• →Monitor laser operations and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect problems.
• →Process and complete workload based on production deadlines.
• →Preventative maintenance of laser equipment.  
• →Perform part inspection and measure dimensions of in process and finished workpieces to ensure conformance to print specifications, using precision measuring instruments, optical comparator, CMM or vision machines, along with templates and fixtures.
• →Communicate with Programmer, manufacturing, engineering and management personnel to exchange pertinent information to analyze and problem solve issues.  
• →Meet and maintain established standards for scrap and indirect labor.
• →Meet and maintain established production efficiency and effectiveness standards for running production and setting up laser equipment.
• →Ensure proper and complete documentation off all production data in ERP system and the equipment’s software.
• →Maintain all documents required for order processing.
• →Complete all documentation per ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• →Assist with preventative and corrective actions pertaining to the laser processes and product.  
• →All other duties as assigned.

• 3+ years of experience in the setup and operation of laser equipment.  
• Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and hold tight tolerances. 
• Proficient in the use of all machine shop precision measuring equipment including micrometer, caliper, optical compactor and vision machines.   
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality control.
• Excellent manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve manufacturing issues.  
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over. 
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work. 
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.  
• Sound understanding of the principles of the various products. 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Includes exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Work environment is temperature controlled.

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per day.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Requires bending and twisting.

• High school diploma or equivalent 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.