Lead Laser Operator

Seeking a Laser Cell Lead for a direct hire opportunity in Belvidere, IL. Our client combines top industry expertise with a consultative approach to create custom displays and fixtures that puts their customer experience first. They are a manufacturer of custom point of purchase displays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively use laser programming software
• Schedule jobs to be run on 4 different lasers
• Supervise laser department operators
• Understand and execute to a set of specified instructions
• Execute proper start-up and shutdown of machine
• Retrieve proper size sheets of steel
• Load, set-up and run laser to planned arrangements
• Evaluate, correct, and take actions necessary to prevent external quality (size & defects) issues
• Detect any irregularity which may cause defective product either through laser consumables or fixtures
• Remove cut parts and scrap parts
• Place parts on skids per job order
• Complete all paperwork required for each job run through laser
• Follow all safety procedures while reporting any possible safety issues to the supervisor
• Keep work area clean at all times (5-S)

Job Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English
• Must have strong computer skills
• CAD experience is required
• CNC/Laser programming experience is required
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• High school degree or equivalent experience
• 1 year of Metal Fabrication experience
• 1 year of Laser cutting experience

Other Details:

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day shift (7am-3:30pm)

Location: Belvidere, IL

Duration: Direct Hire

Job Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• CAD: 1 year (Required)
• laser cutting: 1 year (Required)
• CNC/Laser Programming: 1 year (Required)
• Metal Fabrication: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Belvidere, IL 61008 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,400 - $72,800