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Ametek, Inc.
Laser Operator - 3rd Shift
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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.
$66,600 / year median in Indiana
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Laser Operator - 2nd Shift
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Responsible for the operation of the laser and computer.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Obtain and apply information from Work Instruction File/Travelers.
- Verify work order information.
- Verify product identity.
- Visually inspect product for cosmetic defects.
- Read and understand blueprints.
- Verify lot codes to customer specifications.
- Laser and inspect product to blueprint specifications.
- Understand and follow policy and procedures.
- Document and record all work done in work cell. Follow Process Information Sheets.
- Utilize and complete documents.
- Prepare product for transfer to next work cell.
- Label and identify product in/out of work cell.
- May operate vision system for laser scale verification.
- Perform and document Operator Preventive Maintenance operations, as needed.
OCCASIONAL DUTIES
May set up laser and computer as necessary. Assist in other areas of production, as needed. Once employee demonstrates competency in position, may be required to train others in similar roles.EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
High School Graduate, or equivalent. Computer experience preferred.SKILLS:
Ability to read blueprints and familiarization with schedules.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally required throughout the workday to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands & arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear.
- Work environment: Work performed in a production environment.