Laser Operator Position Available In Sequatchie, Tennessee

Job Title:

Laser Operator Job Description As a Laser Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining laser cutting or engraving machines used in manufacturing or fabrication. Your role involves interpreting blueprints or CAD drawings, selecting appropriate materials, adjusting machine settings, ensuring quality control, and performing routine maintenance. Precision, safety awareness, and attention to detail are key skills for this role. Responsibilities Set up and operate laser cutting or engraving machines. Maintain laser machines and perform routine maintenance. Interpret blueprints or CAD drawings to determine machine settings. Select appropriate materials for cutting or engraving. Adjust machine settings for optimal performance. Ensure quality control throughout the production process. Adhere to safety standards and protocols. Essential Skills Operating manufacturing machines. Flexibility and openness to perform tasks outside of core responsibilities. Ability to work individually and in a team. Growth mindset and strong attendance record. Knowledge of machine operation and basic troubleshooting. Attention to detail. Mechanical aptitude and experience. Desire to work in a job shop, learn the equipment and processes, take on more every week, and advance with the company. Additional Skills & Qualifications Operating automated laser cutters, burn tables, plasma tables, press brake and punch press machines. Machine set-ups and product changeovers. Mechanical and technical adjustments for set-ups, changeovers, and troubleshooting. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or CAD drawings. Experience with sheet metal fabrication. Skill in using tape measures and other precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges. Welding. Why Work Here? Our company is experiencing growth and offers opportunities for career advancement into supervisory roles. We value our employees and provide support and care for their well-being. Welders are provided with welding jackets and gloves, though candidates need to supply their own weld hood and steel-toed boots. Work Environment You will work in a mid-sized, 30-person fabrication shop that includes paint, press brake, welding, and assembly processes. The shop is growing and has added 6-7 new customers in 2024. The work involves production welding in dedicated welding bays, across two buildings on site. Materials include mild steel ranging from 20 gauge to 1 inch. The shift runs from Monday to Thursday, 5:30 am to 3:30 pm, with optional overtime on Fridays. Paid breaks and a 20-minute paid lunch are provided. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dunlap, Tennessee.

Starting Pay:

$18

• 21/hr, depending on experience

Shift:

1st

• 5:30am to about 3:30pm

Schedule:

Monday

• Thursday with overtime on Fridays as needed Weekly hours: 40-45, maybe 50 on occasions Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00
• $21.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Dunlap,TN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry

• from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.