LaserMachine Operator
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Job Location:
Cranston, RI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview:
The Machine Operator is responsible for reviewing part drawings and setting up and operating laser or saw or press machines. A strong candidate will have good math skills having the ability to convert inches into decimals (for example: 3 ¼ 3.25) and having the ability to visualize a 3-dimensional part prior to bending a flat shape similar to seeing a paper airplane in your head before folding the paper. Having experience operating a press brake is a plus. Overtime during busy months.
Essential Job Functions:
- Safety Sensitive position.
- Set up and operate machines such as brakes rolls sheers lasers saws and presses.
- Read and interpret blueprints part drawings and engineering specifications.
- Performing mathematical calculations.
- Learning the controller on the brake press and adjusting bend programs when needed.
- Lifting metal parts that could weigh as much as 50lbs.
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to machines and notifies supervisor when major service is required.
- Maintain cleanliness in assigned area and all safety standards.
- Support other departments as necessary.
- Perform additional assignments in accordance with the Shop Supervisors direction.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of machines and tools including their design use and maintenance.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Good organizational skills.
- Proficient basic math skills.
- Ability to work in a demanding multi-task environment.
- Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers and vendors.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Trained in lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Demonstrate hands-on shop floor experience in both metal and wood manufacturing.
- Minimum of one (1) year of machine or press brake operating experience.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl; regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; regularly push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds; walk and stand for long periods of time; and grasp and manipulate objects.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The working conditions are on the manufacturing plant floor. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EMI Industries an LSI Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth pregnancy-related conditions and lactation) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pay may be based on location. Offers will be adjusted based on an individuals experience education and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This description does not alter the at-will status of employment.
No Recruitment Agencies please.
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Micrometer
- Plastics Extrusion
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Sewing
- Manufacturing
About Company
EMI Industries is the leader in custom millwork, metal and refrigeration solutions for restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets and other industries.
