Position Summary

 

The Laser & Press Automation Technician is responsible for the operation of the facility’s Mitsubishi laser cutting system and a contributor to advanced CNC forming operations.  This salaried role is responsible for equipment reliability, programming, process optimization, and continuous improvement across laser cutting and forming technologies, including LVD and Trumpf press brakes.

This position requires a highly self-directed technician who can balance day-to-day operational excellence with long-term process improvement and technology development.

Key Responsibilities

Laser Operations (Primary Focus)

• Own overall performance, reliability, and optimization of the Mitsubishi laser cutting system


• Program, set up, and optimize laser cutting operations using G-code and M-code


• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process-related laser issues


• Monitor and improve cut quality, scrap, uptime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)


• Develop and refine cutting processes for a variety of materials and thicknesses


• Maintain accurate documentation for programs, machine settings, and known issues


• Coordinate with maintenance, engineering, and OEM support to resolve complex issues

Advanced Forming & Equipment Development (Secondary Focus)

• Learn and support CNC programming and operation of advanced forming equipment, including:
  
  
  
  
  • 16 ft and 14 ft LVD press brakes and the14 ft Trumpf press brake
  
  
  
  


• Support setup optimization, troubleshooting, and programming refinement for forming operations


• Assist engineering with forming feasibility, part development, and bend-quality challenges


• Support startup, learning, and standardization of new forming or fabrication equipment

Help develop standard work, best practices, and documentation