Demo

Laser Jet Operator

Jacquet Midwest
Racine, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026

Description

JACQUET is an established market leader in the distribution of stainless steel and nickel alloys in plate and round bar. Jacquet strives to be the best supplier of stainless steel and nickel cut parts by providing high quality in-house processing. Metals are sold either as-is or cut to made-to-measure sizes using plasma machines, water jets, lasers or saws. Jacquet applications cover many industrial sectors such as the water, environment, energy, mechanical and forged metal construction, chemical and agri-food, gas processing and storage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors. We have four strategically placed locations within the US including Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Wisconsin with many more globally.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Laser Jet Operator at our Racine, WI facility.


Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Laser Jet Operator to operate a 30KW Bystronic laser which is programmed to cut patterns out of specialty stainless steel and nickel alloys. The position is a 1st shift position, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as needed.


Position Reports to: Plant Manager


Pay: Hourly (Non-Exempt), eligible for Overtime on hours worked over 40 per week.


Role and Responsibilities

  • Read and understand basic blueprint and drawings.
  • Must be able to use basic measuring tools including tape measures, digital and dial calipers.
  • Operate machine and program cuts on machine to job order requirements.
  • If orders are handed to operator already programed, perform cut on given material.
  • Need to match up consumables to be used on cutting head required per thickness and material composition.
  • Load and offload cutting table of scrap and finished parts.
  • Update material remnant cards and measure material left over after cutting process.
  • Check quality of parts off machine including measurements, cutting edges, and edge taper.
  • Keep work area clean and organized including sweeping and wiping machine down.
  • Daily maintenance includes cleaning plasma cutting table of slag and dross left over after cutting process.
  • Operate overhead crane to properly load/unload material.
  • Keep work area clean and organized.
  • Daily maintenance of laser.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • Prior experience with Bystronic 30KW laser preferred.
  • High School Diploma required or Equivalent.
  • Basic computer operation experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Ability to work with others safely and professionally.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Must pass pre-employment background and drug and alcohol screen.

Requirements:

  • Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop, reach.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Wear appropriate safety equipment.

Benefits

· Health and Dental Insurance

· 401K with company match

· Company paid Disability and Life insurance

· 12 company paid holidays

· Vacation Time off


Pay is commensurate with experience.


Salary.com Estimation for Laser Jet Operator in Racine, WI
$49,497 to $62,687
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Laser Jet Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Laser Jet Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$37,726 - $46,705
Income Estimation: 
$51,902 - $64,610
Income Estimation: 
$46,685 - $59,878
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$83,358 - $103,871
Income Estimation: 
$71,548 - $88,918
Income Estimation: 
$63,993 - $81,891
Income Estimation: 
$76,263 - $101,711
Income Estimation: 
$47,942 - $60,755
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Laser Jet Operator jobs in the Racine, WI area that may be a better fit.

  • Ludlow Manufacturing Waukegan, IL
  • Laser Machine Operator – 1st Shift 📍 Location: Waukegan/Gurnee Area ⏰ Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM 🌐 Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Ludlow... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Motion Engineering Racine, WI
  • Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Hydro-Jet Technician to operate a 23,000 PSI industrial waterjet system used to clean both horizontal and... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!