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Laser Operator

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026
Are you interested in growing your career within the manufacturing industry? Shape precision, build quality, and create impact. We are seeking a mechanically inclined operator specializing in the fabrication of precision slides to join our industry-leading team.

Company Overview

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

Open Position

  • Shift Assignment: 1st shift (7:00AM-3PM, Monday-Friday)

What’s In It For You?

  • Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more
  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 11 Annual Company Paid Holidays
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Bonus and Merit opportunities

What You Will Be Doing

  • Responsible for achieving rate and meeting targets
  • Conduct changeovers and setups
  • Inspect parts and machinery for errors
  • Perform all shop functions, packing instructions and labeling requirements
  • Respond to machine faults and downtime, and accurately track
  • Responsible for training
  • Participate in Kaizen events, problem solving teams, and improvement projects
  • Operate a forklift

What You Will Bring

  • 1 year of manufacturing or Laser Operator experience
  • Understanding of mechanical systems, working knowledge of tools, die changeovers and ability to read blueprints
  • Basic reading, writing and math skills
  • Ability to learn and make transactions in an ERP system like Oracle
  • Ability to efficiently work in a high paced environment
  • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand basic English
  • Manufacturing environment; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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