1st Shift Laser Lead

Looking for a first-shift leadership role where you can truly make a difference? As a Laser Lead, you'll oversee a wide variety of custom fabrication projects, guide a talented team, and directly influence production performance. Join a growing West Michigan company where your expertise and leadership will have an immediate and lasting impact.

If this sounds like you, Impact Fab could be a great fit. We are seeking a 1st Shift Laser Lead to join our team.

Work Schedule: 6:00 am – 2:30 pm Monday-Friday

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide day-to-day leadership to Flat Laser, Tube Laser, and Deburr operators
• Operate Flat and Tube Laser equipment as needed, including setups and changeovers
• Direct daily work assignments and balance workload across available equipment
• Ensure parts meet drawing, quality, and customer specifications
• Train, mentor, and cross-train operators across laser processes
• Coordinate with Production Control, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to keep jobs flowing
• Monitor machine utilization, troubleshoot issues, and minimize downtime
• Promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment using 5S principles
• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce scrap, waste, and setup time

We are looking for someone with:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of laser manufacturing experience
• Experience operating both Flat and Tube Laser equipment
• Strong blueprint and GD&T reading skills
• Previous leadership or lead experience preferred
• Experience with nesting software and ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS preferred) a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills

Benefits of working at Impact Fab:

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Air-conditioned, clean facility
• Family-owned, team-oriented business
• Seldom work Saturdays; weekly overtime common (≈45 hours)
• Yearly bonuses

Impact Fab is a custom fabrication shop located in Holland, Michigan. We specialize in short-run production, machine builds, and part prototyping. Our commitment to quality service, quality parts, and genuine respect has earned us the loyalty of our customers and a strong reputation in the design-for-manufacturing market.

If this sounds like a position for you—and we are the kind of company you see yourself growing with—apply today for immediate consideration.

To learn more about our organization, visit www.impactfab.com