AAI/Spalding - Laser Operator

Fruit of the Loom•Jefferson, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

AAI/Spalding, a sports equipment manufacturer in Jefferson, Iowa and part of Fruit of the Loom, is hiring a full-time Laser Operator. The position operates a Class 4 Fiber Tube Laser to fabricate material according to written instructions, schedules, and drawings while meeting production demand. The role pays $21.68–$23.68 per hour and offers benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to effectively read and interpret engineering drawings and production work instructions.
Fluency in spoken and written English, including comprehension.
Ability to effectively communicate information one-on-one.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide various units of measure.
Must pass pre-employment skills testing.
One to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Process cut work orders on the tube laser to meet demand.
Read and interpret work orders, including prints, bills of material, and routings.
Set up nested files to save material and minimize waste.
Change tooling such as nozzles, ceramics, and lenses.
Load and unload materials.
Monitor machine operations.
Inspect materials and finished products to identify material defects and machine malfunctions.
Communicate defects and malfunctions to engineering and maintenance personnel.
Perform machine diagnostics and scheduled operator maintenance.
Perform calibration and related machine adjustments to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Keep the machine and work area clean.
Operate saws, drills, grinders, and other tooling to complete work-order tasks, including removing burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from materials.
Accurately report daily labor performed and meet reasonable standards for parts produced.