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Schwarze Industries LLC · 12 hours ago

Laser Operator - 2nd Shift

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Schwarze Industries, a member of the Alamo Group Inc., is currently seeking a Laser Operator for their fabrication department in Huntsville, AL. The role involves fabricating metal products using laser cutting equipment and ensuring quality through inspections and maintenance of machinery.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Fabricates metal products out of sheet and structural steel material according to work order, verbal instructions, and blueprints

Creates layout and outlines sequence of operations, applying knowledge of trigonometry, stock allowances for thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and physical properties of metal

Plans fabrication processes following specifications and using knowledge gained by experience

Completes first article inspections and ensures that fabricated parts, components and products meet allowed tolerances

Set-up and operate Laser cutting equipment

May Set-up and operates brake, rollers, shears, and drill presses

Operate laser machines by setting up, recalling programs, placing material, and positioning the cutting head for the operations of the laser cutting table

Adjust machine settings based on job requirements

Perform routine maintenance on equipment while also conducting general maintenance of table

Examines work pieces and verifies requirements such as dimensions and squareness using protractor, tape measure and other tools to verify correctness of product to drawing

Verifies position with measuring instruments, determines reference points and computes layout dimension

Completes first article inspection and verifies completed workpieces for defects, such as chipped edges or marred surfaces to control scrap waste and sort defective pieces according to types of flaws

May operate forklift and overhead crane/hoist and air tools

Completes all documentation/paperwork accurately and timely

Responsible for movement and proper storage of material or product

Qualification

Laser cutting operationBlueprint readingMetal fabricationMechanical aptitudeMeasuring instrumentsTeamworkCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Able to understand verbal and written instructions

Reading and comprehension of work related materials

Ability to read blueprints, sketches or drawings

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Ability to read tape measure, square and use/read dial calipers

Able to plan and organize work from bill of materials and production schedules

Able to perform measurements using tape measure, protractor, square, calipers, and other measuring devices

Good mechanical aptitude

Able to work overtime and/or weekends as scheduled

Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel toe shoes, hearing protection devices and safety glasses

Preferred

High school diploma or GED certificate preferred

Minimum of 1 year operating a Laser press preferable Trumpf or Bystronic brand

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

10 Paid Holidays per year

Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Learning and Development Programs through the Alamo Group Learning & Development Academy!

Employee Tuition Reimbursement and Dependent Scholarship Programs

Company

Schwarze Industries LLC

At Schwarze Industries, we are passionate about designing and manufacturing high-quality, reliable, and innovative equipment that powers cleaner, safer communities.

Founded in 1974

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees