Russel Metals is one of the largest metals distribution companies in North America, with a growing focus on value-added processing. It carries on business in three segments: metals service centers, energy field stores and steel distributors. Its network of metals service centers carries an extensive line of metal products in a wide range of sizes, shapes and specifications, including carbon hot rolled and cold finished steel, pipe and tubular products, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous specialty metals. Its energy field stores carry a specialized product line focused on the needs of energy industry customers. Its steel distributors operations act as master distributors selling steel in large volumes to other steel service centers and large equipment manufacturers mainly on an "as is" basis. JMS is a part of the Russel Metals family of companies. Title: Flat Laser Operator Job Summary: Performs advanced production activities on variety of laser cutting machines Essential Functions: · Understands and follows all company safety policies and procedures. · Performs and documents pre-shift inspection of equipment. · Reviews Processing Order, drawings instructions and other written specifications. · Determines processing specifications such as materials, nozzles, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, tooling needed and operational sequences. · Selects correct material per the processing ticket, picks and pulls. · Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different material handling equipment) · Sets up machine with correct program, selects proper consumables, sets gas flow, focal length and machine feed rates for material type and thickness. · Uses gauges, calipers indicators, tape measures or rulers for measurement · Sets up and aligns specified material or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, shims or hand tools · Performs In Process Quality Inspections, performs quality control inspections on finished product. · Diagnoses problems, trouble shooting and makes necessary adjustments. · Removes scrap from machine · Coordinates and executes material handling to be processed including operation of overhead crane · Completes work order paperwork/documentation · Restocks material with inventory tag number, appropriate color code and location code · Completes production log with material usage and finished goods as well as remnant returned to stock if any. · Removes completed parts from production table, cleans and package appropriately for shipment and safe transport. · Mark material after processing, store material for additional processing and/or shipping · Performs other related duties as assigned or requested Job Requirements: · Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in operating laser cutting machine or as machine operator helper · Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read instructions, Picking tickets, safety and policies manuals) · Basic measuring skills to read and convert English and Metric systems · Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions · Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software (for loading up design to be burned) · Experience and certified overhead crane operation and forklift certification. · Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination