Laser Operator
JFE Shoji Power Canada (JSC)
JFE Shoji Power Canada is an electrical steel products manufacturer located in Burlington, Ontario. As the largest producer of transformer cores in North America, JSC specializes in wound, amorphous, and step-lap cores for power generation and distribution equipment. Its electrical steel products and magnetic materials are also used in electric vehicle motors and charging station infrastructure, data centres, audio equipment, and other industrial applications.
Since 1972, JSC (formerly Cogent) has grown from a small niche manufacturer to an integral part of the North American electrical steel supply chain with multiple facilities and over 500 employees. JSC is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for electrical energy by providing strategic, innovative, and sustainable solutions to its clients.
How you'll make an impact
Vital in optimizing production by ensuring efficient and precise laser cutting, reducing material waste, and improving product quality. Your expertise helps maintain equipment reliability, meet production targets, and customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
The Laser Programmer is responsible for cutting steel using various types of laser cutting processes. The operator will load, run, program, and maintain flatbed laser machine according to the production schedule while ensuring productivity and efficiency targets are met. This role requires specialized skills to operate and maintain laser equipment effectively.
Set up, operate, and monitor machine in a safe manner
Load and unload material from machine, checking steel before running it through machine
Use safe lifting devices to ensure material is prepped and ready to feed the machine
Read work orders and production schedules to determine specifications
Ensure correct materials used cutting steel are clean and positioned correctly in machine
Perform tests on machine and adjust settings and speed according to product specifications
Follow all safety regulations and maintain a work area that is clean and organized
Troubleshoot errors and perform minor maintenance of machine to improve cut quality
Measure completed work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
Maintain accurate record keeping
Maintain process quality assurance by examining completed work pieces for defects
Qualifications:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Experience with operating a Press Break
Experience operating CNC machines (Mill or Lathe)
Overhead crane and forklift certified
Strong attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret blueprints
Ability to work in a team environment or independently
Self-motivated and takes initiative to identify problems, opportunities and solutions
Prior programming experience
Exceptional attendance
Why JFE Shoji Power?
Hourly position
Shift premium
As a fulltime permanent employee, you would receive:
Competitive health and dental benefits
Bonus plan
Retirement savings program with company matched pension plan
On the job training (internal and external trainers)
Please note: JFE Shoji Power does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
