AMADA Fiber Laser Operator
Quikserv, Inc.
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Customer Focused (develop relationships, exceed expectations, treat customers like you would like to be treated)
- Respect (Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Our Brand)
- Teamwork (Collaboration, Open Communication, Be Passionate and Have Fun)
- Results Driven (Strong Will to Win; Work to Standard, Not to Time)
- Kaizen (Continuous Improvement; Embrace Change; Don't Settle, Share Ideas)
- Competitive pay
- Great benefits package
- Excellent growth opportunities
- Great work/life balance
- Operate AMADA fiber laser cutting machines to cut a variety of metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and job orders to determine machine settings and material requirements.
- Set up and calibrate machines, including adjusting feed rate, laser power, and gas flow.
- Load and unload sheet metal and parts using material handling equipment or manually.
- Monitor machine operations and adjust as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Inspect finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with safety standards.
- Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
- High school diploma or equivalent (technical training or trade school preferred).
- 1–3 years of experience operating AMADA fiber lasers or similar CNC laser cutting equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
- Familiarity with AMADA software (e.g., AMNC 3i, VPSS 3i) is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Experience with material nesting software (e.g., Lantek, SigmaNEST).
- Knowledge of sheet metal properties and fabrication processes.
- Forklift or crane operation certification is a plus.
- Lean manufacturing or 5S experience.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Repetitive work.
- Walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping.
- Several large, loud machines operating at once.
- Non-air-conditioned shop, temperature conditions like the outdoors, proper ventilation exists.