Laser Operator- 1st Shift

Location

Mayville, WI

Pay

• $20 per hour or more depending on experience.

What We Offer

• Full benefit package available after 30 days of employment.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Eligible for annual wage increases and additional increases based on performance.
• Perfect Attendance Incentive: Earn up to four additional paid days per year for maintaining perfect attendance.
• Gain-Sharing Program: Opportunity to earn up to four additional paychecks per year based on company performance metrics.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Laser Operator is responsible for operating and setting up laser cutting machines by programming jobs, adjusting parameters, and loading materials to produce accurate parts. Ensures quality through inspections and part verification while performing basic programming, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. Supports production efficiency through scheduling, cross-training team members, and assisting with material handling and coordination tasks.

What you will be doing as a Laser Operator:

• Reads job order to determine machine programming requirements.
• Sets up machine parameters and power settings.
• Calls up part number from computer to program machine.
• Puts steel into machine to cut part.
• Checks to print using various measuring devices to determine accuracy of part.
• Perform part verifications.
• Performs routine machine maintenance.
• Performs simple laser programming.
• Troubleshoots problems and adjusts machine as necessary to correct.
• Assist Steel Shed Coordinator with unloading & receiving material as well as ordering
• Instruct laser take off operators.
• Assists with scheduling of nests.
• Schedules machine maintenance with Maintenance Department.
• Cross train Laser take-off and Laser Operator II employees as assigned by Supervisor.
• All Other Duties as assigned

What it takes to be a Laser Operator with MEC:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or two to three years related experience
• Computer understanding
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to train and work with others (Team Concept).
• Reliability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance