Laser Operator 3

Job Summary

• Responsible for performing advanced production activities on variety of laser machines.
• Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
• Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
• Sets up laser cutting unit for safe operation by selecting appropriate nozzles and setting speeds and feeds.
• Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
• Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
• Operates laser machines during processing as required based on workload or business needs.
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates.
• Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
• Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
• Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
• Coordinates and executes material handling.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
• Restocks material.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
• May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
• Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job Function

• Selects steel:
• Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
• Uses tape measure and calipers to verify correct size of material.
• Uses color code to verify composition and/or thickness of material.
• Burns steel:
• Sets up burner for best quality of cut.
• Sets up burner for best efficiency of material use.
• Ensures that all cuts are accurate, per customer order.
• Returns steel to stock:
• Marks all drops with heat numbers, other identifying numbers, and color codes to ensure the identity of the steel.
• Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
• Performs routine maintenance on burner and associated equipment.
• Keeps table and entire area clean.
• Ensures needed repairs are made promptly.
• Performs all tasks safely; obeys all safety rules.
• Performs other duties assigned by foreman as necessary to complete the shift.

Required Skills

70% Standing

20% Walking

10% Sitting

5% Stooping/Bending

10% Climbing

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN

• Selects steel:
• Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
• Uses tape measure and calipers to verify correct size of material.
• Uses color code to verify composition and/or thickness of material.
• Burns steel:
• Sets up burner for best quality of cut.
• Sets up burner for best efficiency of material use.
• Ensures that all cuts are accurate, per customer order.
• Returns steel to stock:
• Marks all drops with heat numbers, other identifying numbers, and color codes to ensure the identity of the steel.
• Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
• Performs routine maintenance on burner and associated equipment.
• Keeps table and entire area clean.
• Ensures needed repairs are made promptly.
• Performs all tasks safely; obeys all safety rules.
• Performs other duties assigned by foreman as necessary to complete the shift.

70% Standing

20% Walking

10% Sitting

5% Stooping/Bending

10% Climbing