Job Title:  Laser Operator - 1st Shift

Laser Operator - 1st Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for the operation of the laser and computer. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Obtain and apply information from Work Instruction File/Travelers. 
• Verify work order information.
• Verify product identity.
• Visually inspect product for cosmetic defects.
• Read and understand blueprints. 
• Verify lot codes to customer specifications.
• Laser and inspect product to blueprint specifications.
• Understand and follow policy and procedures. 
• Document and record all work done in work cell.  Follow Process Information Sheets.   
• Utilize and complete documents. 
• Prepare product for transfer to next work cell. 
• Label and identify product in/out of work cell.
• May operate vision system for laser scale verification.
• Perform and document Operator Preventive Maintenance operations, as needed.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES: 

• May set up laser and computer as necessary.
• Assist in other areas of production, as needed. 
• Once employee demonstrates competency in position, may be required to train others in similar roles.

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION:

• High School Graduate, or equivalent. Computer experience preferred.

SKILLS:

• Ability to read blueprints and familiarization with schedules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands & arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear. 
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see print in various sizes and formats.
• May be required to climb stairs. 
• Must regularly be able to pull & push up to 25 pounds & occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Work environment:

• Work performed in a production environment.   
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.