Laser Technician Job at Technique Inc, Jackson, MI

  • Technique Inc
  • Jackson, MI

Job Description

2D Laser TechnicianTechnique is looking for a 2D Laser Technician to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the 2D Laser Manager in the 2D Laser department. This is a skilled technical role responsible for the operations, programming, and maintenance of 2D flatbed laser cutting equipment, requiring the ability to read blueprints, make fast and accurate decisions relating to equipment and processes, and apply safe work practices as defined by company and department safety procedures. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of manufacturing experience and a solid foundation in metal finishing, blueprint reading, and laser machine operation. Experience with tech table modification, preventative maintenance, and software-based cutting path adjustments is a strong plus. Candidates progressing toward a Lead role will bring 3–4 years of 2D laser experience and the ability to train others, write new tech tables, and manage machine assignments.Responsibilities:Maintain a clean and organized work area – Perform general labor and keep the work area clean, safe, and organized at all times.Evaluate cut quality – Recognize and distinguish between good and bad cut quality to ensure parts meet specifications.Log in and out of jobs using E2 – Use E2 shop management software to accurately log in and out of production jobs.Operate hand grinder and sander – Use hand grinder and sander equipment for metal finishing as required by job specifications.Power up and shut down laser machines – Follow proper startup and shutdown procedures for laser cutting equipment, including lockout/tagout protocol.Load sheets and operate machine processes – Load material sheets into the machine and start/stop machine processes as required.Manage job folders and part storage – Understand and work with job folders and their contents, including material location, in-process data sheets, work-in-process tags, and routers; manage part storage both pre and post process.Load and delete programs – Load and delete machine programs as directed; open software to visualize cutting paths.Read blueprints and perform surface plate layouts – Understand and apply blueprint specifications; perform basic surface plate layouts and shear/trim sheets as needed.Interpret and clear alarms – Interpret, troubleshoot, and clear basic machine alarms to maintain uptime and production flow.Adjust cut quality using manual overrides – Use manual overrides to adjust cut quality; use software to modify cutting paths as needed.Modify, adjust, and document tech tables – Modify, adjust, and document tech tables to achieve and maintain optimal cut conditions.Perform preventative maintenance and optics alignment – Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and conduct optics focus and alignment (tape shot) procedures.Use material rainbow sheet – Use the material rainbow sheet to locate correct sheet stock for jobs.Requirements:High school diploma or GED; vocational training (STEM Program, Career Center, or Technical Trades) preferred1–2 years of manufacturing experience; advanced manufacturing classes a plusLead: 3–4 years of experience in 2D lasersAbility to read blueprints and make fast, accurate decisions related to equipment and processesBasic problem solving skillsAbility to obtain an industrial truck licenseFlexibility in work schedule; working overtime is requiredAbility to frequently lift and/or move items over 50 poundsThis position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the shiftSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusComfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, vibration, and loud noiseNo travel required for this positionMust be eligible to work in the United States; E-Verify partner employer (U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa, or H1B sponsorship)Position Type and Expected Hours: This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a minimum of 40 hours per week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary. Shift premiums are available.About Technique: Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing. Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results. Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.Benefits:Paid Time OffHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending Account401(k)401(k) MatchingProfessional DevelopmentReferral ProgramPaid TrainingOn The Job TrainingEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement

Job Tags

Full time, H1b, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work

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