Laser Operator 2
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LocationSiskin Steel & Supply Company, Inc. - Nashville, TN, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentPlant
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Perform advanced production activities on variety of laser machines
Review blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
Choose correct material for the job according to work order
Set up laser cutting unit for safe operation by selecting appropriate nozzles and setting speeds and feeds
Determine processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences
Position work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines)
Operate laser machines during processing as required based on workload or business needs
Adjust controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates
Measure and examine pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and squares to ensure conformance to specifications
Perform quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
Clean equipment according to designated maintenance procedures
Diagnose problems and make necessary adjustments and remove scrap from machine
Coordinate and execute material handling
Complete work order paperwork/documentation
Restock material
May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing
May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping
All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management
Select steel with caution to avoid damage
Use tape measure and calipers to verify correct size of material
Use color code to verify composition and/or thickness of material
Set up burner for best quality of cut
Set up burner for best efficiency of material use
Ensure all cuts are accurate, per customer order
Return steel to stock with marking and identification
Perform routine maintenance on burner and associated equipment
Keep table and entire area clean
Ensure needed repairs are made promptly
Perform other duties assigned by foreman as necessary to complete the shift
Adhere to/ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards
Perform all tasks safely; obey all safety rules
Skills
laser machines
calipers
micrometers
scales
squares
tape measure
Job Summary
Responsibilities
• 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
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
Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 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
1.
Selects steel:
a. Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
b. Uses tape measure and calipers to verify correct size of material.
c. Uses color code to verify composition and/or thickness of material.
2.
Burns steel:
a. Sets up burner for best quality of cut.
b. Sets up burner for best efficiency of material use.
c. Ensures that all cuts are accurate, per customer order.
3.
Returns steel to stock:
a. Marks all drops with heat numbers, other identifying numbers, and color codes to ensure the identity of the steel.
b. Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
4.
Performs routine maintenance on burner and associated equipment.
5.
Keeps table and entire area clean.
6.
Ensures needed repairs are made promptly.
7.
Performs all tasks safely; obeys all safety rules.
8.
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
20% Lifting up to 50 lbs.
10% Carrying up to 50 lbs.
10% Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs.
EEO Statement
Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN
70% Standing
20% Walking
10% Sitting
5% Stooping/Bending
10% Climbing
20% Lifting up to 50 lbs.
10% Carrying up to 50 lbs.
10% Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs.
1.
Selects steel:
a. Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
b. Uses tape measure and calipers to verify correct size of material.
c. Uses color code to verify composition and/or thickness of material.
2.
Burns steel:
a. Sets up burner for best quality of cut.
b. Sets up burner for best efficiency of material use.
c. Ensures that all cuts are accurate, per customer order.
3.
Returns steel to stock:
a. Marks all drops with heat numbers, other identifying numbers, and color codes to ensure the identity of the steel.
b. Uses caution to avoid damage to the steel.
4.
Performs routine maintenance on burner and associated equipment.
5.
Keeps table and entire area clean.
6.
Ensures needed repairs are made promptly.
7.
Performs all tasks safely; obeys all safety rules.
8.
Performs other duties assigned by foreman as necessary to complete the shift.