Flat Laser Operator

General Summary

The Flat Laser Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining flat laser cutting machines to produce high-quality parts according to engineering drawings and production schedules. This role ensures efficient operation, accurate cuts, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions

• Set up and operate flat laser cutting machines (e.g., fiber or CO2 lasers)
• Load and unload raw materials such as sheet metal
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders
• Verify correct programs, material type, thickness, and cut parameters
• Monitor machine performance and adjust as needed
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to ensure quality standards are met
• Remove finished parts and perform basic deburring as required
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform routine machine maintenance and report mechanical issues
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Meet production deadlines while minimizing scrap and downtime

Physical Requirements:

• Moves parts weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Occasional squatting, sitting, kneeling, and overhead reaching.
• Exposure to noise – continuously
• Continuously operating machinery with buttons, levers, and switches.
• Lifting parts above the shoulder and requiring 80 pounds of force to initiate movement.
• Standing, Twisting, Walking – frequently
• Continuous standing and walking on concrete surfaces
• Physical Capacity Profile of Level 4

Expectations:

You will be expected to obtain the tools listed as Minimum Required Tools for your classification.  Regular attendance and starting on time are essential.  Responsible for the quality of own work and not to accept poor quality workmanship from others.  Expected to perform at acceptable safety, quality and performance levels and strive for continuous improvement as described in Full Vision’s Quality Policy.

Position Requirements:

• Passage of Drug Test
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication
• Physical strength to operate machinery
• Diligence and attention to detail
• Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Salary : $20 - $28