Laser Tube Cutting Technician
Jackson, MI
Full Time
Entry Level
DEPARTMENT: Tube Fabrication
SUPERVISED BY: Tube Fabrication supervisor
STATUS: Full time non-exempt
Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based stamping, tubing and welding facility offering the shortest lead-times and highest quality parts in the industry. We offer high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical and food processing.
Technique, Inc. is a group of highly skilled technicians who consistently strive to improve the tools, technology and processes which allow us to continue growing at an incredible rate. The company is dedicated to the success of each team member in a culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities and results.
Position Summary:
The laser tube cutting technician will be responsible for all aspects of tube laser operation, maintenance, programming, and process improvements, along with metal fabrication using tube laser cutting machinery. This position requires the ability to make fast and accurate decisions relating to the part production process.
Essential Job Functions:
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED, vocational training
CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: forklift operator’s license preferred
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year related laser cutting experience, 2 years in fabrication
Position Type and Expected Hours:
This is a full-time non-exempt position with a minimum of 40hrs / week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary.
Shifts include
1st - Monday-Friday – 7:00am-3:30pm
2nd - Monday-Thursday – 3:30pm-2:00am ($1.00 per hour shift premium)
Weekend Days – Fri, Sat, Sun – 5:00am-5:30pm ($2.00 per hour shift premium)
Position Requirements (Skills & Abilities):
Travel
No travel is required for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Physical Expectations:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Expectations:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing processes that include and are not limited to; fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
EEO Statment
Technique, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Authorization
Employee must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa or H1B sponsorship. E-Verify partner employer.
SUPERVISED BY: Tube Fabrication supervisor
STATUS: Full time non-exempt
Technique, Inc. is a Michigan-based stamping, tubing and welding facility offering the shortest lead-times and highest quality parts in the industry. We offer high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing for industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical and food processing.
Technique, Inc. is a group of highly skilled technicians who consistently strive to improve the tools, technology and processes which allow us to continue growing at an incredible rate. The company is dedicated to the success of each team member in a culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities and results.
Position Summary:
The laser tube cutting technician will be responsible for all aspects of tube laser operation, maintenance, programming, and process improvements, along with metal fabrication using tube laser cutting machinery. This position requires the ability to make fast and accurate decisions relating to the part production process.
Essential Job Functions:
- Set up, maintain, and operate LT-FREE 6-axis Laser Cutter
- Do surface plate layouts and set up cut fixtures
- Change part programs with Artube software and at the machine to produce parts to print – making offsets, changing microjoints, change cut parameters to improve cut quality
- Creating new programs to include the following: 6-axis data sheet, cut path, fixture program (AutoCAD and Metalsoft)
- Lead general labor help to maximize laser output
- Set up custom laser conditions to handle unusual materials/difficult cutting situations
- Check parts with Romer laser arm
- Do routine maintenance
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Package parts for shipping
- Complete job documentation
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED, vocational training
CREDENTIALS/LICENSURE: forklift operator’s license preferred
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year related laser cutting experience, 2 years in fabrication
Position Type and Expected Hours:
This is a full-time non-exempt position with a minimum of 40hrs / week with overtime as needed. Note: days and hours required may vary.
Shifts include
1st - Monday-Friday – 7:00am-3:30pm
2nd - Monday-Thursday – 3:30pm-2:00am ($1.00 per hour shift premium)
Weekend Days – Fri, Sat, Sun – 5:00am-5:30pm ($2.00 per hour shift premium)
Position Requirements (Skills & Abilities):
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to read blueprints and understanding of GD&T
- Proficient using precision measuring instruments
- Basic CAD and CAM programming ability
- Good teamwork and communication skills
Travel
No travel is required for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Physical Expectations:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Environmental Expectations:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to manufacturing processes that include and are not limited to; fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, moving mechanical parts, industrial equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
EEO Statment
Technique, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Authorization
Employee must be eligible to work in the United States, either by means of U.S. Citizenship, Work Visa or H1B sponsorship. E-Verify partner employer.
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