Tube Laser Operator

Job Description

• Operate manufacturing equipment for tube laser while using safe work habits.
• • Detect faulty operation of equipment and/or defective materials and notify
• supervisor.
• • Examine work pieces for defects.
• • Identify different types of materials/metals.
• • Recognize, set up, observe safety features when operating tools.
• • Lay out, position, align and secure parts.
• • Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch.
• • Must be able to read engineering prints/drawings.
• • Must be computer savvy in order to operate laser interface.
• • Knowledge/experience with flat laser and waterjet is desired as this position
• would provide backup on this equipment.
• • Forklift operating experience.

Skills

• Active Listing: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
• understand the points being made, asking questions at appropriate times.
• Equipment Selection: Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking: Using logical reasoning to solve problems.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities

• Arm-Hand Steadiness: The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your
• arm or while or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Near Vision: Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Control Precision: The ability to adjust the controls of a machine quickly.
• Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others
• will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem and relaying
• the information to your supervisor.
• Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas
• presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Selective Attention: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without
• being distracted.

Work Activities

• Handling and Moving Objects: Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning,
• and moving materials and manipulating things.
• Controlling Machines and Processes: Using either control mechanisms or direct physical
• activity to operate machines or processes (not including computer or vehicles).
• Performing General Physical Activities: Performing physical activities that require
• considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing,
• lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of material.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates: Providing information to
• supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by written form or in person.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials: Inspecting equipment, structures, or
• materials to identify the cause of errors or the problems or defects.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems: Analyzing information and evaluating results
• to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Work Styles

• Attention to Detail: Job requires being careful about details and thorough in completing
• work tasks.
• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations.
• Self-Control: Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check,
• controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Achievement/Effort: Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging
• achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
• Persistence: Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
• Cooperation: Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good
• natured, cooperative attitude.
• Analytical: Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related
• issues and problems.
• Daily and Weekly Hours Worked: Job requires employee to be flexible to work
• whatever hours work schedule requires including overtime hours.

Applicant must be prepared to demonstrate measuring skills and ability to identify
different materials. Hiring will be contingent on results. 8+ months experience
operating a laser is required.