Essential Job Functions and Major Tasks:

• Perform machine start-up, warm-up and shut down operations ensuring that each procedure is correctly followed. Includes cleaning the plasma cutting head, performing alignments and tests. 

• Select, measure, assemble, and set machine using precision gauges and instruments.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machine using hand tools and precision measuring instruments. 

• Modify technology tables, perform import/call up program from different source; edit, split and store part programs. 

• Create nests/programs to be run on the plasma machines. 

• Identify preventative maintenance points from the operator’s manual to include lubrication points, mechanical, pneumatic, optical, electrical and hydraulic components. In addition, remove, disassemble, and reassemble plasma cutting head. Inspect cutting conditions, perform alignments and other testing. 

• Determine specifications or procedures for tooling set-up, machine operation, work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences using blueprints, instructions, and machine knowledge. 

• Position and secure work piece on machine bed, indexing table, fixture, or dispensing or holding device.
• Calculate and set machine controls to position tools, synchronize, or regulate cutting depth, speed, and feed.
• Start automatic operation of numerical control machine to machine parts or test setup, work piece dimensions, or programming.
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays to detect malfunctions and compare readings to specifications.
• Stop machine to remove finished work piece or change tooling, setup, or work piece placement, according to required machining sequence.
• Responsibilities also include the retrieving of raw material and moving finished parts to subsequent work-center(s).
• Other job duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Constant standing and walking on concrete floor.
• Continuous lifting and carrying of parts less than 10 lbs and frequent lifting and carrying of parts under 20 lbs.
• Frequent use of near vision to inspect parts, read blueprints and other manufacturing documentation.
• Frequent handling and gripping of parts and tools including frequent fine finger. movements for operating the plasma, using a computer, writing and overhead crane remote.
• Frequent reaching below shoulder for parts an occasional reaching above shoulder.
• Occasional lifting of parts 20 – 50 lbs.
• Occasional 1-foot action and use of far vision and depth perception while driving forklift.
• Occasional bending/stooping, crouching and twisting while gathering parts or cleaning.
• Work environment is mainly inside a manufacturing facility that can have temperature extremes fluctuating seasonally, occasional need to go outside to gather material, continuous manufacturing noise and dust and contains sharp tools, thermal energy and hazardous machines including the plasma itself. A pacemaker cannot be near when the plasma doors are open and the plasma is in operation. Plasma Operators work in a fast-paced environment independently but with a team to meet deadline pressures.
• Personal protective equipment required for this position includes safety glasses, composite or steel-toed shoes, gloves. Job Specific PPE includes: hard hat, heat protective green sleeves, and a face shield.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong blueprint reading skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Ability to efficiently read a tape measure.
• No current lifting restrictions prohibiting lifting up to 50 pounds

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers a state-of-the-art benefits package including a near-site no-cost health center, competitive wages, great working conditions, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, 401k with generous company match, and wellness benefit programs.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.