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Laser Operator - 2nd 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.
$64,424 / year median in Wisconsin
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Laser Operator
- 2nd Shift Milwaukee, WI 53219
Posted:
09/10/26
Industry:
Machine Operators
Job Number:
IV180791218
Pay Rate:
$21-26 / hour
Job Description
Laser Operator Join a high-energy, precision-driven team where you'll operate cutting-edge Amada Laser systems and play a vital role in producing high-quality parts for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 2nd
Shift:
3pm to 12:30am Monday through
Friday Pay:
$21
- 26/hour based on experience
Responsibilities:
- Operate an Amada Laser, Amada Automation & peripheral systems following standard operating procedures
- Perform operator level preventative maintenance
- daily, weekly, monthly
- Load programs following a production schedule and maintain production documentation
- Conduct laser material handling
- Load & unload steel, aluminum and other materials
- Assist in part break out and prototype work as necessary
- Communicate Laser status to Supervisors and Engineers
- Troubleshoot issues with Engineering
- Work in a safe manner and enforce all safety policies
Qualifications:
- Computer literate
- Manufacturing experience
- Able to read blueprints
- Ability to learn to troubleshoot issues with the laser
- Must be highly motivated and well organized
- Able to communicate and work well with others
- Must pass competency test, and pre-employment physical including drug screen
- Must be flexible to updated changes in production schedules
- Crane and forklift experience preferred