Laser Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Laser Operator for a direct hire opportunity in Santa Ana, CA with a growing precision manufacturing team. This full-time role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing professional who has strong fiber laser cutting experience, enjoys leading others, and takes pride in producing high-quality metal fabricated parts.

The Laser Operator will operate and program fiber laser equipment, support daily production flow, mentor team members, and help ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment that values skilled operators, supportive leadership, continuous improvement, and long-term career growth.

This role offers consistent full-time hours, overtime opportunities, and the chance to work in a fast-paced production setting where quality craftsmanship, teamwork, and reliable performance are recognized.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate and program fiber laser machines, including Amada and Bystronic equipment, for precision metal fabrication.
- Lead and support laser operators by assigning daily workloads, monitoring production flow, and promoting teamwork.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, travelers, and technical drawings to ensure parts meet specifications.
- Load automatic feeders, prepare machines for production runs, and troubleshoot equipment or process issues.
- Monitor part quality, identify items requiring inspection, and support quality control requirements.
- Update production travelers and ERP system information accurately while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $26.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- Job Type: Direct hire.
- Schedule: Full-time with overtime available.
- 1st Shift: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, plus overtime and Saturdays as needed.
- 2nd Shift: Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM, plus overtime and Saturdays as needed.
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience.
- Consistent full-time schedule.
- Overtime opportunities.
- Long-term career growth with an established manufacturing organization.
- Team-oriented work environment focused on quality and safety.
Contact Claudia Scrofani with AppleOne Ventura for additional information.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.