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Laser Operator

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What they do

A Photonics Technician is responsible for assembling, dismantling, installing, calibrating, testing, operating and repairing lasers. They also may perform alignment procedures, clean optics, integrate lasers with opto-mechanics parts, work on laser documentation and troubleshoot.

$64,922 / year median in Florida

+11% projected growth

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Job Description Job Description Position:
Laser Operator Pay :
$17.75 per hour - weekly pay Hours - Monday thru Thursday 5:30am to 4pm
Employment:
Full-time, entry-level Main responsibilities: Operate laser machines and move materials to and from the equipment. Perform quality checks on completed parts. Complete inspection reports for jobs run on the machine. Read and interpret blueprints. Use calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment to verify dimensions. Identify defective materials or questionable conditions and report them to the supervisor. Perform normal laser-machine operations. Troubleshoot quality problems. Keep the work area and equipment clean and organized. Follow all company safety procedures and quality-management requirements.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required. 1-3 years of manufacturing experience is preferred. Attention to detail and manual dexterity. Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team. Dependability, adaptability, and good time management. Good communication skills. Ability to monitor equipment and identify problems. What the job is basically like This is a manufacturing-floor machine operator job, not a medical or laboratory laser position. You would operate production laser equipment, inspect the parts being produced, measure them against blueprints/specifications, move materials, and report or troubleshoot quality problems.