What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laser Operator (2nd Shift) position at Louis Industries, Inc.?
About The Company
Louis Industries is one of the most modern steel processing facilities in central Minnesota. We employ around 100 people and serve over 180 customers predominantly located in the upper Midwest. Our customers vary from small, local owned companies to multi-million-dollar Fortune 500 companies. The parts Louis fabricates are found in products and equipment that are shipped globally. We utilize the latest technology available in laser, punching, forming, welding and quality control equipment, with an emphasis on supporting lean, rapid response manufacturing to support our customer’s varied needs. We strive to look toward the future, invest in automation, and continuously improve our processes, production capabilities, and our people. In addition, we are a major regional supplier with inventory of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
We are employee focused, offer flexible schedules, full benefits, and competitive pay.
About The Role
The Laser Operator is responsible for laser operations including machine setup, productivity, maintenance and quality.
What You'll Do
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2nd shift - Monday through Thursday 4:00pm-2:30am
Benefits
20 - 24 USD per hour(Paynesville)
Louis Industries is one of the most modern steel processing facilities in central Minnesota. We employ around 100 people and serve over 180 customers predominantly located in the upper Midwest. Our customers vary from small, local owned companies to multi-million-dollar Fortune 500 companies. The parts Louis fabricates are found in products and equipment that are shipped globally. We utilize the latest technology available in laser, punching, forming, welding and quality control equipment, with an emphasis on supporting lean, rapid response manufacturing to support our customer’s varied needs. We strive to look toward the future, invest in automation, and continuously improve our processes, production capabilities, and our people. In addition, we are a major regional supplier with inventory of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
We are employee focused, offer flexible schedules, full benefits, and competitive pay.
About The Role
The Laser Operator is responsible for laser operations including machine setup, productivity, maintenance and quality.
What You'll Do
- Regularly operate laser and/or punching machines
- Load and edit machine programs
- Load material in sheet bays
- Maintain cutting quality at acceptable feed rates
- Perform first part and random part inspections according to protocol on work order router
- Perform general laser maintenance, including startup/shutdown, window cleaning, nozzle centering, cleaning dust bins, replacing cutting beds, and keeping lasers and work environment clean
- Perform advanced maintenance, including window changing/focal depth, external optical path cleaning and realignment, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical repair
- Assures that all products conform to prescribed quality standards
- Handle assorted steel raw material and steel scrap
- Separate/”pick” parts from skeletons that are cut on the laser and stack onto pallet/containers
- Package parts using banding or shrink wrap, as needed
- Safely operate forklift to load and unload material and move completed parts
- Operate small hand and power tools
- Follow all standard safety regulations
- Support process improvement activities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Certified and experienced forklift operator
- Certified crane operator preferred
- Knowledge of inventory control and manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with blueprints and inspection equipment
- Proficient with mathematical equations
- Skill in mechanical repair of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Able to communicate orally or in written form effectively with personnel
- CAD training or experience preferred
2nd shift - Monday through Thursday 4:00pm-2:30am
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- HSA Match
- 401k Contribution
- PPE Reimbursements
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Accrued PTO
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Pay
- Bonuses
20 - 24 USD per hour(Paynesville)