Laser Jet Operator

JACQUET is an established market leader in the distribution of stainless steel and nickel alloys in plate and round bar. Jacquet strives to be the best supplier of stainless steel and nickel cut parts by providing high quality in-house processing. Metals are sold either as-is or cut to made-to-measure sizes using plasma machines, water jets, lasers or saws. Jacquet applications cover many industrial sectors such as the water, environment, energy, mechanical and forged metal construction, chemical and agri-food, gas processing and storage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. We have four strategically placed locations within the US including Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Wisconsin with many more globally.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Laser Jet Operator at our Racine, WI facility.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Laser Jet Operator to operate a 30KW Bystronic laser which is programmed to cut patterns out of specialty stainless steel and nickel alloys. The position is a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.

Position Reports to: Plant Manager

Pay: Hourly (Non-Exempt), eligible for Overtime on hours worked over 40 per week.

Role and Responsibilities

• Read and understand basic blueprint and drawings.
• Must be able to use basic measuring tools including tape measures, digital and dial calipers.
• Operate machine and program cuts on machine to job order requirements.
• If orders are handed to operator already programed, perform cut on given material.
• Need to match up consumables to be used on cutting head required per thickness and material composition.
• Load and offload cutting table of scrap and finished parts.
• Update material remnant cards and measure material left over after cutting process.
• Check quality of parts off machine including measurements, cutting edges, and edge taper.
• Keep work area clean and organized including sweeping and wiping machine down.
• Daily maintenance includes cleaning plasma cutting table of slag and dross left over after cutting process.
• Operate overhead crane to properly load/unload material.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Daily maintenance of laser.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Prior experience with Bystronic 30KW laser preferred.
• High School Diploma required or Equivalent.
• Basic computer operation experience.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work with others safely and professionally.
• Attention to detail.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug and alcohol screen.

Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop, reach.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Wear appropriate safety equipment.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

401K with company match

Company paid Disability and Life insurance

12 company paid holidays

Vacation Time off

Pay is commensurate with experience.