Laser Operator

_**Laser Operator **_

**Company Overview**

PakFab Engineered Solutions is a North American company with a world class team of packaging experts. We design, program-manage, fabricate, source, retro-fit, repair/service, and breakdown/recycle all types of packaging - metal, plastic, foam, bags, bulk/standard bins and a variety of custom dunnage. We provide solutions to a variety of industries: automotive, industrial, alternate energy, electronic and aerospace.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Prep Supervisor, the position of Laser Operator includes but is not limited to the operation of laser cutting equipment, loading and unloading machines, routine maintenance and troubleshooting, and verifying completed parts against specifications using various measuring tools.

**Core Competencies**
- Health & Safety
- Development and Continual Learning
- Accountability and Dependability
- Operating Equipment Safely
- Teamwork
- Ethics and Integrity
- Communication Skills
- 5S - Clean & Organized
- Adaptability
- Quality Orientation
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinking

**Responsibilities**
- Operate laser cutting equipment
- Perform all routine maintenance on machine
- Troubleshooting problems with laser cutting equipment
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and PakFab policies
- Load and unload machines
- Operate a forklift to move materials as required
- Interpret drawings to understand the specifics of the required parts
- Determine and acquire the required raw material to be used
- Verify completed part against specifications using measuring tape, etc.
- Other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:

- 3+ years of experience in laser and/or plasma cutting equipment an asset
- Programming experience an asset
- Preferably possess a valid driver’s license
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Able to effectively communicate
- Able to work well under pressure
- Experience troubleshooting problems with laser cutting equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production shop

**Work Conditions**
- Use of personal protection equipment will be required
- Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that include heat and humidity, and exposure to dust
- Hazards associated with the industry

**Why Join Us?**
- Straight Dayshift: 7AM - 5PM
- Straight Night Shift: 5PM - 4:30AM
- Night Shift Premium 20% of Gross Earnings Worked
- Employer paid benefits upon starting
- GRSP matching program
- Opportunity to work for a growing company with room for advancement
- Clean shop floor
- Employer paid uniform program and safety boot allowances
- Workplace events

PakFabCAHP

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aylmer, ON N5H 3H3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Were you referred by any active PakFab employee? If so, who?

**Experience**:

- Laser Operation: 1 year (required)
- CNC programming: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person