Located in SW Cedar Rapids, ACP, Inc. is a division of the ALI Group, a Welbilt Company, and since 1969, has been a leader in manufacturing and designing commercial high-speed and microwave ovens used in some of your favorite restaurants. We are seeking a 2nd Shift Laser Operator to join our operations team! Hours will be 4:15 pm – 2:45 am Monday through Thursday, and will include a $1.00/hour shift premium.

The Laser Operator will be responsible for setting up/operating Laser/Turret, and PEM machine equipment, in a safe and orderly manner, while meeting quality production requirements set forth.

This will include the following key accountabilities:

Key Accountabilities:

• Setup and operate Laser/Turret, PEM, and auto loading material handling system.
• De-burr parts or perform other secondary operations during machine cycle, when needed.
• Trouble shoot programs, flat blanks, edit programs, etc.
• Understand tooling specifications, wear characteristics, tool selection process.
• Check part quality periodically per quality plan.
• Analyze drawings, design data, and setup sheets to determine proper setup process and control.
• Produce quality parts, and package/stack/organize product produced according to job ticket/schedule/work traveler in the required time frame.
• Capable of understanding process and initiating process improvement for assigned equipment.
• Material handling and fork truck operation as required.
• Download programs/files, modifying as needed, to optimize performance and part yield.
• Locate and verify material required to produce parts per specified order trigger.
• Monitor equipment performance throughout cycle to ensure optimal operation of Laser/Punch, communicating needs to supervision/maintenance.
• Perform operator preventative maintenance as specified/required.
• Perform tool sharpening as required.

Requires:

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Solid work history. Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing related education and/or work experience operating cutting Laser and/or CNC Turret Punch.
• Blueprint reading, shop mathematics, and the ability to read a micrometer and/or caliper required.
• Working knowledge of CNC programs to interpret operational programming and troubleshooting required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must possess fork truck operation experience and/or certification or have a willingness to learn and be trained on this equipment.
• Mechanical ability and responsibility of assigned preventative maintenance of equipment. 

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Pre-employment physical and drug test required