Laser Operator - 2nd and 3rd Shift (Entry Level or Experienced)

Job Description

Salary: $20-27/hour

Metko, Inc., a local leader and family-owned business in the custom metal and tank fabrication industry is seeking to directly hire a full-time CNC Laser Operator for both a 2nd shift and 3rd shift opening in its New Holstein, WI, facility.

2nd shift hours are from 2:30 PM to 120:30 PM Monday through Friday. 3rd shift hours are from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM starting Sunday evening and running through Friday morning. Training for the position could tentatively take place during 1st shift hours (6:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday) or 2nd shift hours (2:30 PM through 10:30 PM Monday through Friday).

*** PLEASE NOTE: WE IDEALLY SEEK PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A LASER OPERATOR, BUT WE WILL ALSO CONSIDER CNC MACHINE OPERATORS THAT CAN BE TRAINED ON LASERS THAT HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON OTHER TYPES OF CNC MACHINERY. ***

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A STABLE WORK HISTORY, A PROVEN WORK ATTENDANCE RECORD, BE MECHANICALLY-INCLINED AND POSSESS GOOD PHYSICAL DEXTERITY.

Starting pay will be commensurate with experience.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operation of CNC Laser machinery

Produce quality metal fabricated parts to print using allotted times and standards

Conducting basic quality inspections of material

Use precision measuring equipment for quality assurance of parts (calipers, micrometers and/or tape measures)

Follow instructions on work orders

Keep work area neat and organized

Complete documentation as required

REQUIREMENTS:

Prefer 1+ year of previous Laser Operator experience and/or 1+ year of Machine Operator experience on other types of CNC machinery

Previous experience with sheet metal is desired but not required

Ability to work in a faster-paced setting

Reliable, self-motivated, team-oriented, and adept communication skills

Detail-oriented with ability to inspect material for quality conformance through the use of measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, micrometers) and blueprint drawings

Mechanically-inclined and production-oriented

Ability to read manufacturing blueprints is required

Computer literacy is required

Strong problem-solving skills

Basic math skills

Full-time