Turret Laser Combo Operator- 1st - $3,500 Retention Bonus!

Lake Air Products • Vadnais Heights, MN

16d • $26 - $34

About The Position

Lake Air Products is seeking a Turret Laser Combo Set up Operator to set up and operate turret, laser, and combo fabrication equipment to produce quality sheet metal parts according to customer specifications and blueprints. The role uses Amada equipment, performs tooling adjustments, inspects finished parts, and supports continuous improvement and productivity goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong blueprint reading, measurement, troubleshooting, and machine setup skills are required, along with adherence to safety, quality, and operational efficiency standards.

The position is scheduled from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Qualified full-time hires may be eligible for a $3,500 retention bonus, earned at designated employment milestones subject to continued employment and applicable company eligibility requirements. Additional bonus details will be provided during hiring.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent people skills and ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission.
• Flexibility and ability to multitask in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment while driving toward clarity and solutions.
• Resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience operating or setting up turret punch press machines, such as LVD Strippit, in a metal fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify parts are properly loaded and surfaces are prepared for fabrication; confirm machine settings, tooling, and fixtures are appropriate for the part being run.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; adjust machine controls or control media as needed and perform routine machine maintenance.
• Perform punching across a wide range of materials, diameters, and shapes.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunctions.
• Complete production and quality forms to document actions.
• Use blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Determine tool position and order to maximize machine efficiency; adjust ram strokes and material stop gauges.
• Set up and operate machines using established knowledge and skills.
• Confer with engineers, production personnel, programmers, and others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Full benefits
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Gym reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential $3,500 retention bonus for qualified full-time hires, subject to eligibility requirements and continued employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED