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Laser Operator

Chief
Grand Island, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Set-up, program (as required), and operate laser cutting machines or complex CNC work centers. This position will also have forklift duties and will move material in the Stopa tower when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Set-up, operate and make necessary program modifications on CNC laser cutting machines and complex CNC equipment.
  • Utilize precision measuring instruments to check tolerances and assure quality parts.
  • Perform authorized routine maintenance of assigned machines.
  • Understand and properly interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
  • Uses data collection terminal to correctly report time, shop order data and material logoffs.
  • Follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Capable of working with minimum supervision.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Fabrication is one of the leading Midwest providers of custom steel fabrication and powder coating, equipped to make any component. Chief Fabrication is one of the largest operations of its kind between Chicago and Denver, offering such steel fabrication services as stamping, welding, CNC punching, and CNC forming to manufacturers throughout the Midwest. It also offers one of the most state-of-the-art powder coating facilities in the United States.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

  • Paid vacation/time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Financial wellness coaching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid holidays (8)
  • Employee discounts
  • Education assistance
  • And much more.

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