Department Manager: Laser Punch Programming Division

REQUIREMENTS
Education required: High school diploma or equivalency.
Experience required: Minimum 5 years’ experience in Laser environment.
Skills, knowledge, or abilities: Read, write & speak the English language fluently.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and conversions.
Ability to work with statistical data and apply concepts such as whole numbers and fractions, ratios and proportions and work with measurement devices.
Ability to work with and convert units of production and convert those units to Rands.
Ability to accurately identify and analyze trends.
Ability to understand requests and convert those requests into the terms, standards and units of production and measurement utilized within the EMI organization in a timely manner.

Other Skills and Abilities
A strong commitment to success with a “can do / will do” attitude.
Technical experience with engineered products.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – both orally and in writing.
Strong listening skills.
Experience with planning and goal setting.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to deal tactfully with human issues in vendors, peers, supervisors and particularly customers.
Ability to create and maintain team building relationships within the organization.
Consistently demonstrate the ability to recognize and respond to changing priorities.
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure in a multi-task environment.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to handle multiple and changing priorities concurrently.
Ability to work with practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to direct the emphasis and direction of self and others in an orderly and professional fashion.
Ability to identify critical issues and recommend appropriate solutions in a timely manner.

AUTHORITY
The LASER PROGRAMMER - OPERATOR has the authority to fulfill the duties and responsibilities outlined above and any other authority that may be granted by the GENERAL MANAGER.

MEASUREMENT
100% adherence to proper logging of cut time against target by shift.
100% adherence to proper logging of rework.
Timely and accurate response to requests made by each Program Manager and Department Head.
Complete assignments at or before deadlines.
Zero defects in products generated.

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION
Small team of machine operators and assistants.  

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
Most of the Laser Programmer - Operator’s time is spent on the production floor and programming new cut files. This employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and/or equipment, loud noises, machining noise and warm temperatures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Review line up and address any concerns with Supervisor.
Maintain machines and perform all PM activities on a timely basis.
Keep lasers aligned.
Clear alarms (machine & computer)
Perform basic machine troubleshooting and computer repairs.
Organize fixtures.
Set up jobs, changes, buy-offs, and Programming.
Ability to determine machine parameters to cut various types of material.
Evaluate part quality using blueprints and/or check aids.
Build and weld fixtures.
Deburr parts.
Punch tooling holes
Cut parts.
Ensure proper tagging of finished parts for correct routing.
Clean up at end of shift.
Communicate with next shift to report any problems encountered. Update supervisor. Update target time utilized.
Maintain continuous improvement in quality & productivity.
Put safety first – always wear all required protective equipment (including safety glasses) and follow proper department procedures.
Actively participate in process troubleshooting with pressroom, sheet metal and inspection departments
Help and mentor/develop newly hired Trainees and Upgraders to experienced operators.
Manage and run small team.
Costings and quotes on laser/ punched components

JOB IMPACT
The Laser Programmer - Operator impacts the day-to-day operations and the company's long-term growth and profitability through consistent, timely and accurate Laser programming, cutting and reporting. The Laser Programmer - Operator is integral to the successful management of programs to a profitable conclusion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine tasks, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.