Laser Operator 3
Reliance Industries · Spartanburg
Job Summary
- Responsible for performing advanced production activities on variety of laser machines.
- Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
- Chooses correct material for the job according to work order.
- Sets up laser cutting unit for safe operation by selecting appropriate nozzles and setting speeds and feeds.
- Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
- Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).
- Operates laser machines during processing as required based on workload or business needs.
- Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates.
- Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
- Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.
- Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
- Coordinates and executes material handling.
- Completes work order paperwork/documentation.
- Restocks material.
- May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.
- May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
- Responsible for adhering to/ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
- All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.
Physical Requirements
Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion
Function in the Job
Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Job Function
- Selects steel:
- Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
- Uses tape measure and calipers to verify correct size of material.
- Uses color code to verify composition and/or thickness of material.
- Burns steel:
- Sets up burner for best quality of cut.
- Sets up burner for best efficiency of material use.
- Ensures that all cuts are accurate, per customer order.
- Returns steel to stock:
- Marks all drops with heat numbers, other identifying numbers, and color codes to ensure the identity of the steel.
- Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
- Performs routine maintenance on burner and associated equipment.
- Keeps table and entire area clean.
- Ensures needed repairs are made promptly.
- Performs all tasks safely; obeys all safety rules.
- Performs other duties assigned by foreman as necessary to complete the shift.
Required Skills
70% Standing
20% Walking
10% Sitting
5% Stooping/Bending
10% Climbing
EEO Statement
Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN
70% Standing
20% Walking
10% Sitting
5% Stooping/Bending
10% Climbing
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