Machine Operator (Laser) - Night Shift

NIC Global•Gallatin, TN

About The Position

The Laser Operator operates a CNC laser cutting machine and other production machinery. The role requires understanding laser operation and how different alloys and material gauges affect cutting. The operator performs routine machine maintenance and housekeeping, programs, downloads, and edits the machine console as needed, and verifies measurements of cut materials. The position works with team members to support productivity and efficiency in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. It also involves using handheld power tools and following safety, quality, company, and applicable OSHA requirements. Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. This is a night-shift position in Gallatin, Tennessee, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 4:40 p.m. to 3:10 a.m., with a $2.00-per-hour shift premium. The job requires the ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodations and to stand on a concrete floor for 10 hours, with breaks and anti-fatigue mats. Facial hair must not prevent a proper seal of respiratory protection. NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer of mechanical and electromechanical assemblies, sheet metal fabrication, and globally sourced metal and plastic components. The company employs more than 600 people across Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas, and describes its workplace as a fun atmosphere with opportunities to grow. Employees are recognized through appreciation events, holiday parties, cookouts, company gifts, and other events and recognition programs. Employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Requirements

Six months or more of related experience and/or specialized training.
Ability to program, download, and edit at a computer console as required.
Ability to measure cut materials using a tape measure, calipers, and other measurement tools.
Mechanical aptitude.
Good communication, organizational, and cross-training skills.
Ability to distinguish aluminum, steel, stainless steel, copper, and brass.
Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without accommodations.
Ability to stand on a concrete floor for 10 hours, with breaks and anti-fatigue mats.
Facial hair must not prevent proper sealing of respiratory protection.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Operate CNC laser cutting machinery and other production machinery.
Apply knowledge of laser machine operation and differences in cutting alloys and material gauges.
Perform regular machine maintenance and housekeeping.
Program, download, and edit the machine console as required.
Verify measurements of cut materials.
Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
Adapt to a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Use handheld power tools to grind, sand, and cut materials.
Follow safety rules, quality standards, company policies, and applicable OSHA standards.

Benefits

Choice of two health insurance plans, eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
Employer-paid employee dental insurance, eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability plans, eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
Vision insurance, eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
Additional life insurance.
Accident insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Federal health and dependent care savings accounts (FSA).
401(k) plan with employer match, eligible after six months.
Tuition reimbursement, eligible after six months.
PTO accrual of 80 hours in the first year, increasing with length-of-service milestones.
80 holiday hours per year.
$2.00-per-hour night-shift premium.
Employee appreciation events, holiday parties, cookouts, company gifts, and other employee events and recognition programs.