What you will be doing 

• Knowledge of safety procedures related to operating laser and plasma cutters, including handling gases, lasers, electrical components, and the proper use of PPE. 

• Basic welding and metal fabrication skills for the need to combine cutting with other processes. 

• Basic understanding of CAD/CAM software used for generating cutting paths or familiarity with machine-specific software for laser and plasma cutters. 

• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints to determine dimensions, cutting paths, and materials required. 

• Experience or familiarity with operating automated laser cutting machines and plasma cutters. 

• Understanding of how to set up and run CNC-controlled machines for cutting metal or other materials. 

• Familiarity with setting up cutting tools, configuring machine parameters (cutting speed, gas flow, etc.), and ensuring accurate calibration. 

• Examine work pieces for defects and measure work pieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conformance with specifications.  

• Monitor fabricating processes to avoid under or over cutting or bending parts or warping or distortion of material.  

• Ability to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on laser cutting and plasma cutting equipment (e.g., cleaning lenses, checking gas supply, replacing worn parts)..  

• Basic understanding of different materials (metals, alloys, etc.) used in fabrication, including thicknesses, grades, and how they respond to laser and plasma cutting. 

• Position and secure work-pieces, using hoists, cranes etc.  

• Any other job duties assigned within and outside of the fabricating department, as needed.  

What you will bring along 

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Preferred 

• Experience: One to two years related experience preferred, but not required. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. 

• Certifications:  Lock-Out, Tag-out Certified; Crane Certified; Forklift Certified; Ladder and Sling Certified. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with other team members, engineers, and supervisors regarding job orders, specifications, and machine operations. 

• Read a tape measure, use micrometer, voltmeter, and calipers.  Knowledge of blueprint reading.  General knowledge of technology or electronics helpful.  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.