Laser Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Laser Operator 2nd shift

Location: Dallas, TX (75261)

Duration: 06 months

Description:

Position Summary and Scope:

• Responsible for maintaining traceability records, completing production documentation, performing quality checks, verifying materials and work orders, and supporting continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for running a laser, laser/ink jet, or E.I.D. marking station to mark livestock identification tags as per SOP, labeling, and packaging requirements.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all safety procedures and work instructions.
• Wear all required PPE, including safety glasses, steel-toe safety shoes, gloves, and other required PPE for the assigned areas.
• Maintain safe work practices and immediately report unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Conduct required quality checks and stop production when nonconforming product is identified.
• Verify print quality, marking quality, EID programming, label accuracy, and customer requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring that all packaging is available and correct.
• Assist with onboarding and cross-training employees using approved training metrics and SOPs.
• Complete all production documentation accurately and in real time, including startup sheets, downtime logs, production records, scrap documentation, and quality records.
• Accomplish the marking of livestock identification tags that meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Follow established conduct, procedures, and safety rules for the area.
• Watch for wrong materials, incorrect EID programming, traceability discrepancies, product mix-ups, equipment abnormalities, missing documentation, and safety concerns.
• Stop production immediately and notify the supervisor, lead, technician, or quality when these conditions are observed.
• When the workstation is shut down, take prompt action to secure help in correcting the malfunction and getting the workstation back up and running in the shortest time possible.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, setup verification, and cleaning activities within training and required qualifications.
• Maintain assigned housekeeping areas.
• Participate in 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain the required and acceptable daily output as determined by the job and machine worked on.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds throughout the shift.

Educational Requirements:

• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience:

• Experience operating a computer, including the ability to use a mouse, pull a file, and demonstrate the ability to learn new basic computer skills.
• Ability to accurately enter and retrieve production information using manufacturing systems, production databases, and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to learn and utilize SAP, MES, Galaxy, or other production-related software systems as required.
• Proficiency in basic math skills, including counting, handling numbers, adding, and subtracting.
• Ability to perform basic production calculations, quantity verification, traceability reconciliation, and inventory counts.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• Ability to safely handle production materials, packaging components, livestock identification tags, trays, pallets, and related equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and understand SOPs and follow instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, Work Instructions, Job Sheets, Production Orders, Quality Traceability Records, and Customer Requirements.
• Ability to identify, communicate, and escalate safety, quality, equipment, and traceability issues in a timely manner.