3D Laser Technician

Technique is looking for a 3D Laser Technician (Multi-Axis Laser) to join our team at our Jackson, Michigan facility. This position reports to the 3D Laser Manager. This is a highly skilled technical position, requiring the ability to make fast and accurate decisions relating to the production process and advanced multi-axis laser cutting equipment. The role progresses from general operator functions, such as loading parts and recognizing cut quality and position, to Level 1 technician competencies including fixture setup, program management, blueprint reading, and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate brings a good understanding of materials, tolerances, and 6-axis laser cutting techniques, along with basic problem-solving skills and the ability to understand and learn blueprints. Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures, surface plate layouts, and basic tack welding, as well as a strong commitment to safe work practices, are critical factors in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Work safely – Working safely is an essential function of this position; follow safe work practices that are clearly defined within company and department-specific safety procedures.
• Work overtime – Working overtime is an essential function of this position.
• Maintain schedule flexibility – Flexibility in work schedule is an essential function of this position.

3D Laser General Operator:

• General labor – Perform general labor duties.
• Maintain work environment – Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Load parts – Load parts in the machine.
• Start/stop machine process – Start and stop the machine process.
• Recognize cut quality – Recognize good and bad cut quality.
• Recognize cut position – Recognize good and bad cut position.
• Run hand grinder/sander – Run a hand grinder and sander.
• Obtain industrial truck license – Obtain an industrial truck license.

3D Laser Technician Level 1 (Competency in General Labor functions):

• Apply problem-solving skills – Apply basic problem-solving skills to the production process.
• Power up/shut down machines – Power up and shut down laser machines.
• Follow lockout/tagout – Know and follow the lockout/tagout procedure.
• Understand job paperwork – Understand job paperwork (IPDS, router, etc.).
• Manage part storage – Understand part storage both pre- and post-process.
• Adjust cut quality – Use manual overrides to adjust cut quality.
• Read blueprints – Understand and learn blueprints.
• Perform surface plate layouts – Perform basic surface plate layouts.
• Load/delete programs – Load and delete programs.
• Set fixtures and run repeat jobs – Set fixtures, find datums, and run repeat jobs that do not require extensive CAD changes.
• Locate fixtures – Use the Hanel Log to locate fixtures in the Hanel lift system.
• Visualize cutting paths – Open software and visualize cutting paths.
• Troubleshoot alarms – Interpret, troubleshoot, and clear basic alarms.
• Perform basic welding – Perform basic welding (tack welding).

Requirements:

• Ability to make fast and accurate decisions relating to the production process and advanced multi-axis laser cutting equipment
• Good understanding of materials, tolerances, and 6-axis laser cutting techniques
• Commitment to safe work practices as defined within company and department-specific safety procedures
• Ability to work overtime and maintain flexibility in work schedule
• Ability to obtain an industrial truck license

Position Type and Expected Hours:

This is a non-exempt position. Working overtime and flexibility in work schedule are essential functions of this position. Note: days and hours required may vary.

About Technique:

Technique is a Michigan-based precision sheet metal and welded assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, automotive, motorsports, medical, and food processing industries. We specialize in high-speed prototypes, ultra-low volume stampings, tubing, and assemblies for production and emergency-based manufacturing.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that values safety, integrity, teamwork, learning opportunities, and results.

Technique benefits include paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), 401(k), 401(k) matching, professional development, referral program, paid training, on-the-job training, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development
• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• On The Job Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Technique is an equal employment opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.