Laser Technician Job Description
Laser technician
provides experimental support for laser system operation, through supporting the development and operation of diagnostic systems and data analysis.
Laser Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective laser technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included laser technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Perform 3 Dimensional High Definition field surveys for laser scanning projects
Plan daily activities considering possible multiple projects to meet productivity goals set by Project Managers
Supervise crew-level vehicle and equipment inventory, loading and maintenance
Communicates with the Team Lead and office staff about all aspects of the project
Executes daily data downloading and processing
Assure field crew adheres to safety procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment
Adhere to established company policies, follow all surveying and scanning service line procedures and assure that the crew follows standard procedures
Perform field surveying activities in accordance with standards set by the state
Provide input to Project Manager and group leader for the formal performance evaluation of crew members
Participate in survey department and field crew training
Laser Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Laser Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BLS, J-STD-001, ASME, AWS, CNC, NMU
Education for Laser Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the laser technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical, Associates, Optics, Manufacturing, Technology, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Military, Manufacturing Engineering
Skills for Laser Technician
Desired skills for laser technician include:
Laser and optics systems and have a basic technical understanding of principles for their operation
Computer operations and applications pertinent to the field
MRP system
SAP
Lens errors
Shimming
Shop math in figuring spacing for lenses
Autocollimators
Computer operations and applications
Eye medications use and care of instruments
Desired experience for laser technician includes:
Performs various operations on the product in accordance with the work orders and instructions
Works under general supervision with limited review in the IFT Laser Micro-Machining Group to fabricate and characterize precision components
Performs dimensional inspection on precision components utilizing metrology tools such as computers, microscopes, optical coordinate measuring machines (OCMM) and x-ray imaging techniques
Operates laser scribing station to laser-machine and scribe components on the millimeter scale with micrometer feature sizes and tolerances
Carries out multi-step inspection procedures and documents detailed results
Works with resident staff and other engineering, scientific and technical personnel from a variety of laboratory institutions and fields
Laser Technician Examples
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Laser Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of laser technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for laser technician
- Responsible for quality assurance, packaging and shipment of precision components with attention to detail and accuracy
- Set up and run oscilloscope and/or other analytical instrumentation, perform fiber splicing
- Properly record information
- Make adjustments to parameters
- Optical and electrical tests and measurements
- Proficiency in the use of basic hand tools, gluing fixtures, and test equipment such as energy detectors, beam analyzers
- Manage a customer account in its entirety
- Operate and maintain the hardware and software of the RP equipment to create high-quality prototypes in a safe and efficient manner
- Effectively use all procedures and checklists associated with the RP equipment
- Set-up RP builds according to procedures
Qualifications for laser technician
- Expertise in the use of complex and technical equipment, highly-detailed and multi-step procedures, and experimental techniques
- Requires regular use of instrumentation, microscopes, and metrology equipment
- Experience with laser-machining, optics, OCMM, high-tolerance and high-precision fabrication and metrology equipment desired
- AS in electronics preferred, electro-mechanical or electro-optics or equivalent experience required
- IPC-610 certified preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or Associate’s degree, plus industry experience
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Laser Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of laser technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for laser technician
- Effectively use all procedures and checklists associated with the preparation of builds
- During the assigned rotation period, communicate with the Production Manager Metal or with the Finishing Supervisor Metal to ensure the proper level of finishing support to meet scheduled ship dates
- During the assigned rotation period, communicate with the Production Manager Metal or with the Finishing Supervisor Metal to facilitate the timely changing of metal powders to keep the customer builds on schedule
- Assist in the general clean-up and maintenance of the facility
- Complete the necessary arrangements of the O.R
- Return equipment to UHS SS, clean in proper order ready to use
- Process all paperwork
- Maintain operational readiness of vehicle, to include removal of trash daily and any vehicle concerns are to be brought to the attention of the maintenance staff
- Must maintain current CPR and TB certificates maintain a valid DMV license
- Provide general laser electro-optical technical and design integration support to scientists, engineers, and designers in support of the Optical Target Diagnostics
Qualifications for laser technician
- Works and communicates well in both a team environment on individual assignments
- Experience with laser diodes, solid-state or fiber lasers, electrical signal registration and measurement
- Experience handling precision opto-mechanical components
- Familiar with spectroscopy, microscopy, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, photo-detectors, optical spectrum analyzers, and other similar test equipment
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and schematics
- Proficiency in lab notebook documentation
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a laser technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for laser technician
- Acquire and analyze data, provide solutions or alternate approaches on well understood moderately complex mechanical problems using individual creativity and judgment
- Prepare and work from instructional guides for repairing, calibrating, operating, and maintaining diagnostics equipment and systems
- Produce supportive documentation and graphics using drafting, design, engineering, and scientific programs on computer systems
- Complete documentation of work orders defining tasks and materials used when completing tasks (electronically and/or paper)
- Reads and interprets blueprints, and related technical data to determine cladding requirements, setup procedures, control settings, and cladding methods
- Select, align and secure the fixtures, and materials on machines
- Up load programs from network to the machine controller or enters commands to operate the machine manually
- Operate Cladding equipment to achieve desired thickness and consistency
- Set Up and Operate ID Grinder and Face Grinder to clean up cladded surfaces
- Inspect visually and dimensionally to process drawings
Qualifications for laser technician
- May be required to work with hazardous materials, wear safety equipment and follow strict
- High School Diploma or GED Level of Degree in the general education field of study
- The ability to visualize 3-Dimensional parts based on CAD data
- The ability to learn new techniques
- Must be able to follow instructions in operating and maintaining a laboratory in clean and safe manner
- Wear all required PPE (gloves, lab coats)
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a laser technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for laser technician
- Performs preventive maintenance on all machines in accordance with PM schedule
- Responsible for all housekeeping in the cladding area
- Responsible for performing monthly inventory on consumables
- Perform job walk down with team members and client to ensure that everything is covered and the team members understand what needs to be done
- Delegate work to others in the team
- Assist team members with packing of equipment for the projects to ensure that everything is accounted for
- Report frequently to the Laser Scan department lead and update on project progress
- Lead by example and manage others within the team
- Compile reports for projects
- Ability to pass basic and site specific training for all job sites
Qualifications for laser technician
- Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations, performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies and final assemblies
- Of laser tech experience in lieu of degree)
- Associate’s (AS) degree in laser electro-optics technology, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Experience with opto-mechanical assemblies, laser technology, and processes to diagnose moderately complex diagnostic systems
- Experience performing maintenance on fiber optic based technology designs
- Experience in techniques for optical beam path alignment in both facility operations and experimental lab environments
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Laser Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of laser technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for laser technician
- May have to work in extreme temperatures/environments
- Learn new software programs in a timely manner
- Required to daily work on production within the Laser Segment
- Maintain a clean work area and good documentation practices at all times
- Load raw materials onto laser deck and remove parts
- Setup the Laser to cut scheduled work orders
- Check raw materials and parts for accuracy using appropriate measuring devices
- Troubleshoot and make adjustments as necessary
- Display safety awareness and practice safety on the job
- Respond to ECO’s and CO’s by revising /generating new Laser CNC marking and welding programs, submit for approval
Qualifications for laser technician
- Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as cryogenics
- Experience with programming tools such as MatLab and/or LabView
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks
- Previous technical lead or supervisory experience
- AAS degree in Machine Technology or three years of relevant technical experience, , operating manual or CNC lathes, mills, hones or EDM's preferred
- Basic math skills for use in the lay out and set up of work, product inspection and corrective procedures with competency in algebra and trigonometry