ILUS - Laser Operator Lead

Overview

About Us

Daifuku Wynright is the nation’s leading independent, U.S.‐based provider of intelligent material handling systems. With hundreds of engineers in‐house, the company designs, manufactures, integrates, and installs the full spectrum of intralogistics solutions. We provide leading‐edge conveyor and sortation systems, voice and light‐directed order fulfillment equipment, controls and software, robotics, mezzanines, and structures.

If you want to join a team of industry leading experts and who want to create an impact on the future of material handling solutions, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary

The Laser Operator Lead assists the Fabrication Supervisor with managing the work of the team, including training new employees and acting as the department Safety Champion. Performs departmental tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Produces laser cuts for fabrication processes by setting up, programming, and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) laser cutting machine in a safe, productive manner; ensuring all quality standards are met or exceeded.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing team members’ work in completion of tasks
• Verifies accuracy and quality
• Inspects for damages or defects, records issues, and notifies supervisor
• Maintains department database, prepares routine reports, and files records
• Operates department material handling equipment and assists in routine equipment maintenance
• Follows departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous improvement objectives, and safety rules
• Operates single or multiple CNC laser cutting machine, including loading raw material and ensuring quality by maintaining focal point adjustment, feed rate, power, and other parameters
• Ensures machine optics are maintained by performing tests and procedures, including tape shots, lens focusing, lens cleaning, nozzle cleaning, and replacement of any worn items
• Labels finished parts accurately and delivers them to designated areas
• Monitors laser operations to ensure machine is functioning properly and safely; records machine code errors and communicates performance issues to the supervisor
• Uses inspection tools such as micrometers, calipers, and tape measure
• Deburrs and cleans parts
• Maintains quality, productivity, and safety records
• Maintains supplies and performs regular preventive maintenance
• Assists other operators with operating, inspecting, and cleaning machines and parts
• Maintains cleanliness of work area
• Employees are responsible to comply with all requirements of Wynright’s QMS policies and procedures. Employees are to ensure sustainable process outputs that drive continuous improvement to provide leading industry performance and exceptional customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Good computer skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and write English and use basic math
• Strong organization skills
• Good time management skills
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented
• Knowledge of CNC laser-cutting operations
• Ability to read a tape measure and micrometer
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• LOTO certification required
• Forklift operation certification required
• Crane operation certification required
• Big Joe operation certification required