AAI/Spalding - Laser Operator

Fruit of the Loom, Inc.•Jefferson, IA

10d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and production work instructions.
Fluent ability to speak, read, and understand English.
Ability to communicate information effectively 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 for defects and machine malfunctions, and communicate issues to engineering and maintenance personnel.
Perform machine diagnostics, scheduled operator maintenance, calibration, and related adjustments to support safe and efficient operations.
Keep the machine and work area clean.
Operate saws, drills, grinders, and other tooling to complete work orders, including removing burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from materials.
Accurately report labor performed daily and meet reasonable standards for parts produced.