- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Hartford
Job Details
Description
Laser Operator
About the Role
As a Laser Operator, you will play a key role in our steel fabrication operations. You will be responsible for independently operating and maintaining flat laser cutting machines to produce high-quality metal components. This position is best suited for individuals with prior laser cutting experience, strong blueprint reading ability, and a focus on precision and efficiency.
What You’ll Do
- Set up and operate flat laser cutting machines for steel and other metals.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings.
- Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, and other precision tools.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and assist with troubleshooting.
- Safely operate forklifts to move and stage materials.
- Record production data in ERP systems and complete quality documentation.
- Collaborate with team members to drive efficiency and process improvements.
- Maintain compliance with all safety and quality standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience operating laser cutting equipment in a fabrication environment.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools.
- Mechanical aptitude with problem-solving skills.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- Strong focus on safety, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Why Join Us
At Steel Craft, you’ll find more than a job — you’ll find a place to build a career. We offer:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Training and advancement opportunities
- A culture built on teamwork, safety, and respect
Apply Now to join our team as a Laser Operator and help us shape the future of steel fabrication.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and/or Training:
• Minimum 1 year of experience and/or training in flat laser cutting operations.
• Must possess proficiency in math (adding, subtracting, converting decimals, and fractions)
• Must possess proficiency in measurement skills (tape measure, protractor, height gauge, and caliper)
• Must possess mechanical aptitude
• Must possess proficiency in reading flat blueprints.
• Must be able to obtain internal forklift certification.
• Knowledge of reading, writing, and understanding work instructions, work orders, or customer specifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education: N/A
Experience and/or Training:
• Prior experience with Mitsubishi and/or Trumpf flat lasers.
• Prior lifting device experience (forklift, cranes, jibs, hoists, magnets, etc.)
Physical and Mental Demands
• While 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.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.
• Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Travel: Not Applicable
The 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.
Working Environment
Work 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).
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
