Laser Operator

Laser Operator

As a Laser Operator, you will operate laser and turret equipment in accordance with quality and production standards. You will work under the guidance of the Fabrication Manager to ensure metal components are cut precisely to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate turret/laser equipment to meet quality requirements.
• Identify, load, and unload raw materials using manual lifts, overhead cranes, and forklifts.
• Assemble and disassemble turret tooling correctly and sharpen tooling.
• Perform nozzle alignment and focus lens cleaning.
• Conduct laser/punch zero coupon tasks before shift starts.
• Set up and operate automated sheet loader.
• Perform height calibration and focus lens adjustments.
• Fully operate and set up EMLK correctly.
• Verify quality from other operators and conduct process verification in ERP.
• Flex between tasks including shakeout, deburring, hardware insertion, and press brake operations based on workload.
• Adhere to all safety policies and maintain an organized workplace through good housekeeping.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in laser operation, Amada preferred.
• Experience in laser setup.
• 2+ years of blueprint reading and precision measuring tools including calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Proficiency in fabrication and press brake operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Continuous standing, walking, hearing, seeing, comprehension, and machine operations.
• Occasional sitting, forklift operations, performing math, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team backed by a private equity firm with ambitious plans to increase sales significantly over the next five years. Enjoy consistent employment with a high booking rate for the rest of the year.

Work Environment

This role requires working Monday through Friday on the second shift from 3 pm to 11 pm. Overtime is available after shifts, with opportunities to pick up additional hours, including some mandatory overtime on Saturdays as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sturtevant, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $58240.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Company benefits are provided in a PDF can be forwarded over upon request

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sturtevant,WI.