Laser Technician - 1st Shift
Company: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Location: Valley
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68 Why Valmont
Welcome to Valmont, where a world of opportunity awaits. When you
join our team, you become part of a passionate group dedicated to
changing lives and conserving resources around the globe. We want
problem solvers who roll up their sleeves to foster progress and
innovation for all people. At Valmont, we provide infrastructure,
irrigation, tubing and coatings to the world. We strengthen cities.
We nourish croplands. We design, manufacture and coat. Our products
and services make a difference. Join us, and BUILD YOUR WORLD.A
Brief Summary of This Position:The Laser Technician is a vital
position with the Fabrication department. The Technician will be
the liaison between production, scheduling, and purchasing/buying
departments to ensure the proper product needs are matched with
business needs. The Technician will also provide direction, set up
and trouble shooting and problem solving with the laser. The
incumbent will work with the Laser Operators to provide
instructions on laser operation as well as guidance on when and how
to update laser performance to maximize results. The Technician
will work with Irrigation Maintenance and Trumpf Service to
schedule annual PM-- - -s. Work with International Laser
Technicians to ensure laser cutting -- - -best practices-- - - are
developed and followed.Essential Functions:
- Create laser tasks/jobs based on production schedules and
ensure proper materials and quantity of materials are
available
- Ensure work orders are written and submitted to substantiate
labor and materials
- Review CAD drawings submitted by -- - -other sources-- - -
(Product Engineering, International Manufacturing Engineering,
Machine Builders, Structures, Irrigation Maintenance, etc.) are
drawn properly to enable them to be imported into the laser
programming software.
- Coordinate with Production Control to add parts to nests for
better material utilization
- Revise jobs/nests as necessary as well as adjust the quantities
of nested parts to completely fill nested sheets/plates
- Assign material types and part orientation to execute
translation
- Verify unfolded blank sizes in laser programming software match
part print and revise K factor if match isn-- - -t accurate
- Coordinate with Laser Operator to ensure accuracy and quality
end product is created and standard work procedures are being
followed. Trouble shoot and guide Laser Operator in any adjustments
needed
- Collaborate with Engineering on potential design revisions for
efficient cutting
- Reconcile discrepancies (materials do not match in Creo model;
wrong K factor used, part contains many short elements etc.)
- Review weekly quality inspections, laser control charts and TPM
completion to ensure laser accuracy
- Stay abreast on equipment updates, technology, skills and best
practices
- Understanding of The Valmont Way theory of Lean Manufacturing
principles, including Lean Daily Management. Collaborate with
Manufacturing Engineering, Valmont Lean staff, and Production to
improve process and work flow through the laser area
- Ensure sufficient quantities of laser consumables are
available. If not, source and order as necessary. Source and order
consumables necessary for annual PM visits and ensure their
availability when needed.
- Function as a -- - -backup-- - - for International Laser
Technicians as well as Laser OperatorsRequired Qualifications of
Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities):
- High School diploma and 2+ years of relevant work/educational
experience
- Experience using CAD and/or Solidworks programming software
- Proficient in mathematics
- Accurately read and use a tape measure, compass , micrometer,
mag level, protractor, versa gauge, and caliper
- Experience with Microsoft Office Software
- The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a
professional manner
- Ability to travel approximately 5%
- Ability to wear all required PPE for the production facility,
as well as be exposed to outdoor weather and indoor facility
conditions including cold, heat, dirt, noise and fumesHighly
Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
- Associates degree in CAD or CNC programing
- 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Experience Operating an Ipad
- Demonstrate excellent safety practices and behaviors which
conform to all Valmont safety policies and procedures
- Perform various other duties requested by the supervisor to
ensure customer requests are metWorking Environment and Physical
Efforts: Some of the working conditions for this position are in a
manufacturing shop environment with exposure to dirt, grease,
fumes, cold, heat, noise, dust. The Laser Technician will work in
both the office and shop environment. Environment is fast paced and
demanding most of the time. 5% travel is required for this
position. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such
as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and
proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and
depth perception.Valmont does not discriminate against any employee
or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status,
disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and
require any assistance in filling out the application for
employment email .
Keywords: Valmont Industries, Inc., Omaha , Laser Technician - 1st Shift, Professions , Valley, Nebraska
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