A reputable company in the Carpentersville area is looking for a laser operator.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

· Know and observe all safety rules and maintain all guarding of equipment.

· Maintain the high-Quality standards of the company including the cleanliness and organization of the surrounding area and the associated equipment.

· Must be able to read prints, drawings and perform setups using measurement instruments such as a steel rule, caliper, plug gages, laser scanner, micrometers, fixtures, and other measurement instruments to check parts.

· Provide calibration sheets weekly and at other times as needed for verification of laser operation.

· Works independently and coordinates with other departments such as Scheduling and Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Quality and Tool Room staff.

· Utilize best operating practices to efficiently operate the machine and execute set-up.

· Work towards complete knowledge of equipment to ensure full utilization as well as possessing the ability to effective troubleshooting of the equipment.

· Able and willing to accept training on and off-site in order to fully utilize capabilities of the equipment.

· Maintain accurate and legible records for production, quality, maintenance and keep a log at the machine.

· Execute excellent maintenance practices on the cutting nozzles to keep it in good working condition, keeping focusing lens clean, and laser beam focused and centered at all times.

· Maintain inventory of spare parts.

· Works with Supervisor to maintain proper scheduling in order to maximize the utilization of the Laser machines.

· Be willing to train and become a capable backup for our automated equipment such as our Hydromat Hub Production.

· Be able to work flexible hours and work over time as needed to maintain the needs of production and meet training schedules.

· Provides information on problems and potential solutions through analysis of schedules, capacities, inventory levels and various reports.

· Be an active participant in continuous improvement projects.

· Able to successfully navigate through various machine software programs to effective operating of the machines and create static and dynamic nests for Amada and Salvagnini lasers.

· Critical thinking is a must to be successful in operating the machine and to effectively utilize the Laser equipment including the machines automated loading and unloading capabilities.

· Ensure that daily and weekly operator maintenance is performed as required and documented.

· Able to operate a fork lift truck to load and unload machines.

· Must be able to run more than one automated machine at a time.

· Set goals with Supervisor and Management and continue to look for ways to improve quality and productivity.

Experience & Education:

· Must possess a general knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.

· Capable of obtaining a Forklift license.

· Must be experienced in laser technology or capable of learning.

· Must be PC literate and have knowledge of Windows based computer programs, and/or put forth an effort to learn these programs.

· Must be self-motivated and have an eagerness to learn this technology.

· Must possess good organizational and communication skills.

· Must be a team player and be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees up to and including senior management.

· Related community college courses or Associates degree a plus.

Hours: 5am - 1:30pm

Pay: $22 - $25 Depending on experience

Temp to Hire Opportunity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carpentersville, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Laser set-up: 2 years (Preferred)
• Windows: 2 years (Preferred)
• Laser Technology: 2 years (Preferred)
• Precision measuring instruments: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location