YAG Laser Technician

Business: LAI International LLC

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: 1110 Business Parkway S

Business Address:
1110 Business Parkway S
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 857-0770

Contact Name: Patty Gondeck
Title: HR Manager
Email: hr@laico.com
Website: https://laico.com/

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY
Sets-up, program and operates YAG lasers to machine parts to specification. Benches, cleans and inspects machined parts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reviews and verifies set-up procedures, Schedules and process sheet instructions, routers and inspection procedures to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished work piece, sequence of operations and set-up requirements.
• Reads job orders and blueprints and receives instructions from Lead to determine part specifications.
• Performs basic and moderately complex set ups of YAG laser workstations for production. Identifies and documents job parameters.
• Develops YAG Laser Schedules that conform to Customer, and or NADCAP Metallurgical results
• Measures, marks and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining and/or inspection.
• Selects, aligns and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories
and material.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, and Laser power settings.
• Observes and monitors machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of tolerance machining, and adjusts machine controls or control media as required.
• Lays-out and verifies or inspects conformance of finished work piece to specifications with visual checks and/or with the use of mechanical measuring equipment, tools or gauges.
• Replace laser components as needed.
• Finish parts by cleaning, sanding, and removing burrs and tabs as required.
• Assists with the planning and preparation of jobs as assigned by Lead. This may include basic to moderately complex programming and tooling.
• Identifies, segregates, tags and notifies supervisory personnel of defective material or non-conforming part.
• Performs preventive maintenance (PM) checks before, during and after operations on machine centers.
• Deburrs and polishes machined parts to specifications using rotary and vibrating hand tools.
• Conforms to and operates within the framework of all applicable SOPs, quality, safety and ISO procedures.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other related duties as requested.

Job Requirements

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Associate Degree in Machine Tool Technology or two-year certificate from college or technical school in related machining field; or three to five years of related experience in the set-up and operation of multi-axis YAG lasers; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be US citizen.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Language Skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, maintenance, process instructions, machine and mechanical tool schematics and blueprints, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical Skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as geometry and trigonometry.
• Reasoning Ability. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, diagram (blueprint or mechanical sketch) and schedule form. Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and machining process instructions. Ability to follow safety rules and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This work requires physical exertion consisting of long periods (8 hours) of standing and recurring bending, stooping, stretching and reaching overhead is required. Routine lifting and pushing or pulling of moderately heavy (up to 50lbs) equipment is also required. Extensive use and dexterity required in the hands and fingers to manipulate machine controls and to tighten, grasp, turn, twist, pull, push and pinch knobs, screws and other small fixture or assembly details.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This work involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, machine tools, machine oils, lubricates and synthetic coolants. Exposure to noise levels is moderate (85dB) on a daily time-weighted average. Associates are required to wear hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes. Other special safety precautions and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or tools may be required to perform work on, or around, selected machine tools and mechanical devices.

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Medium Lifting

Wages per hour: $18.50 – $22.50 hourly
Number of openings: 2
Overtime: YES
Benefits: YES
Paid leave, Health, Vision, Dental, 401K Match

Days of Work:
MONDAY Shift 2 3pm -1130pm Shift 3 11pm – 730am  TUESDAY Shift 2 3pm -1130pm Shift 3 11pm – 730am  WEDNESDAY Shift 2 3pm -1130pm Shift 3 11pm – 730am  THURSDAY Shift 2 3pm -1130pm Shift 3 11pm – 730am  FRIDAY Shift 2 3pm -1130pm Shift 3 11pm – 730am
Shift:

How to Apply: hr@laico.com
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 1 year
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 12/28/2024