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Laser Operator

Graepel North America
Omaha, NE Other
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

Shift: Monday through Thursday 6 AM to 2:30 PM, Friday 6 AM to Noon


Medical and Dental premiums are paid 100%. This includes dependants.


https://www.graepel-na.com/careers/working-at-graepel/graepel-north-america


Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

  • Ability to setup and operate CNC laser machine
  • Knowledge and hands-on operation of CNC laser for metal fabrication including program retrieval, proper gases, proper nozzles, lenses, etc.
  • Knowledge and understanding of metal fabrication process and concepts.
  • Provide routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs to CNC laser machine.
  • Setup metal fabrication machinery and other production necessities to produce "0 defect" parts.
  • Check accuracy of work using blueprints and precision measuring tools.
  • Accurately complete work orders with correct quantities of good and defective parts.
  • Work a regular schedule determined by supervisory management
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS


SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:     

  • High School Degree or equivalent and/or related experience required.

Experience:    

  • Ability to use Direct read measuring devices required.
  • Ability to properly document paperwork.
  • Previous experience in manufacturing engineering, fabrication management and/or operations of low and mid-sized volume metal fabrication preferred.
  • Ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands                                                                              Lift/Carry

Stand                                      F (Frequently)                                     10 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Walk                                        F (Frequently)                                     11-20 lbs                     C (Constantly)

Sit                                            O (Occasionally)                                 21-50 lbs                     F (Frequently)

Handling/Fingering                C (Constantly)                                     51-100 lbs                   O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward                       F (Frequently)                                     Over 100 lbs               O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder           F (Frequently)                                     Push/Pull

Climb                                      O (Occasionally)                                 12 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Crawl                                       O (Occasionally)                                 13-25 lbs                     C (Constantly)

Squat or Kneel                        F (Frequently)                                     26-40 lbs                     F (Frequently)            

Bend                                       F (Frequently)                                     41-100 lbs                   O (Occasionally)

 

N (Not Applicable)     Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)         Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)             Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)            Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)


Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception

Sense of Sounds (Communication with personnel, ability to listen to machinery to make adjustments)

Sense of Touch (Use of hands to carry and move material)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Ear protection, steel toed boots, etc)

 




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