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This role requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to ensure high-quality cuts while maximizing efficiency and safety. This position will have experience with laser cutting equipment, blueprint reading, and precision measuring tools.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nOperate flat laser cutting machines to cut steel components according to specifications.\nRead and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings to determine cutting requirements.\nMonitor machine operations to detect malfunctions and report issues.\nPerform basic preventative maintenance on laser equipment.\nAssist in troubleshooting equipment issues.\nUse precision measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers to inspect finished parts for accuracy.\nOperates forklift to retrieve materials for laser cutting operations.\nAccurately log job information into ERP computer system.\nAccurately fill out required operations and quality paperwork.\nWork closely with co-workers to improve laser cutting processes and productivity.\nFollow company policies, safety protocols, and quality assurance guidelines to ensure compliance with industry standards.\nOther Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.\nCompetencies\nCommunication\nAttention to Detail\nCollaboration & Teamwork\nCritical Thinking\nProblem Solving\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent\nExperience and/or Training:\nMinimum 1 year of experience and/or training in flat laser cutting operations.\nMust possess proficiency in math (adding, subtracting, converting decimals, and fractions)\nMust possess proficiency in measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, and caliper)\nMust possess mechanical aptitude\nMust possess proficiency in reading flat blueprints.\nMust be able to obtain internal forklift certification.\nKnowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications\nPreferred Qualifications\nEducation: N/A\nExperience and/or Training:\nPrior experience with Mitsubishi and/or Trumpf flat lasers.\nPrior lifting device experience (forklift, cranes, jibs, hoists, magnets, etc.)\nPhysical and Mental Demands\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.\nMust be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.\nRegularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.\nSpecific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.\nThe employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.\nTravel: Not Applicable\nThe mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.\nWorking Environment\nWork is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noise exposure is regular and frequent. Additionally, there is a regular exposure on the production floor to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. 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