Laser Operator

Now hiring for a Laser Operator

Location: Defiance, OH

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour


Join our team as a Laser Operator and put your precision skills to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This hands-on role combines technical expertise with safety-first execution, offering a clear path to grow your career in laser cutting and material fabrication.


Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Proficiency with quality inspection equipment and measurement tools
• Working knowledge of basic math and computer applications
• Experience operating an overhead crane preferred

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane to load material and unload finished skeletons
• Capacity to stand, move, and handle materials throughout a full shift
• Strong hand-eye coordination for precise machine operation and quality checks
• Comfortable working in an active shop floor environment

Job Duties

• Follow all safety and environmental procedures without exception
• Maintain reliable, on-time attendance for every scheduled shift
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and supervisors
• Accurately read and apply quality tools to ensure every part meets specification
• Retrieve job programs from the server and activate the laser machine for production runs
• Operate the overhead crane to load raw material and unload completed skeletons
• Perform basic preventative maintenance and minor repairs to keep the laser running smoothly and minimize downtime
• Execute and follow the daily scheduling board to keep production on track

Benefits:

• Solid weekly pay, no waiting, no excuses.
• Insurance armor: medical, dental, vision, disability, life.
• Optional 401(k) for when you want to plan ahead.
• Respect - because without operators, nothing moves.

Ready to bring your precision and reliability to a team that values people first? Apply today and build a career, not just a job.