Tube Laser Operator - 1st Shift

Life Fitness•Ramsey, MN

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is hiring a Laser Operator in its Fabrication Department. The role performs laser machine operation and setup while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. The schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, on a 4/10 schedule. The posting lists an hourly pay range of $23.00–$27.25 based on experience in its opening, and later states a base wage range of $23.00–$27.88, with overtime eligibility. Employees may also participate in a production bonus plan, subject to production goals and other criteria. The operator sets up, operates, and adjusts machinery using laser setup sheets and/or Kanban cards; loads raw steel and unloads finished product; inspects materials and jobs; counts and tags completed pieces; and reports shortages, quality issues, supply needs, and equipment breakdowns. The position also includes maintaining departmental equipment and completing its daily preventive-maintenance log, completing paperwork, and operating a hoist and manual pallet jack. Assistance with steel room operations and other assigned duties may also be required. The role requires manufacturing experience in metal fabrication and/or laser operation, mechanical aptitude, basic math skills, the ability to read tape measures, blueprints, and process sheets in standard and metric units, effective English communication, and the computer skills needed to operate the laser computer. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Physical demands include frequently lifting up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, as well as walking, standing, reaching overhead, climbing stairs, and grasping tools. A comprehensive vision exam is required. Full-time team members are offered a benefits package that includes a 401(k) savings plan with a 4% employer match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays; company-paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability; health savings and reimbursement accounts; life and supplemental insurance; parental, medical, and military leaves; adoption and tuition assistance; commuter benefits; employee discounts; legal and identity-protection services; an employee assistance program with free counseling sessions; and access to an on-site fitness center.

Requirements

Experience in a manufacturing environment in metal fabrication and/or laser operation.
Mechanical aptitude.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using a calculator.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read a tape measure, blueprints, and process sheets in both standard and metric units.
Ability to communicate effectively in English by speaking, reading, writing, and understanding.
Computer skills necessary to operate the laser computer.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to walk, stand, reach overhead, climb stairs, and grasp tools as necessary.
Must submit to a comprehensive vision exam.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and adjust machinery according to laser setup sheets and/or Kanban cards.
Operate the laser computer.
Load raw steel into the laser and unload finished product.
Visually inspect raw steel and finished jobs.
Advise the lead or supervisor of shortages or poor-quality materials or products.
Accurately count pieces to ensure there are no extra or missing parts.
Tag completed jobs with the date, quantity, and producer’s name.
Report supply needs and equipment breakdowns to the lead or supervisor.
Maintain departmental equipment according to guidelines and complete the daily preventive-maintenance log.
Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
Operate a hoist and manual pallet jack.
Assist in steel room operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.