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Laser Operator - 3rd shift - Experienced

Metal Components LLC
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Are you ready to control your own pay rate? At Metal Components you do not need to wait for your yearly review to get a raise. If you become proficient in your area, you get a raise immediately. Move to another area and become proficient and get another raise. Move to another area and becoem proficient and get another raise.

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Metal Components is pleased to provide a competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance package along with company paid life insurance for you after your 60th day of employment. We also offer 401k, PTO, production bonus, and safety shoe reimbursement.

Schedule:

Sunday night through Thursday morning

8 pm to 6 am and Friday for overtime.

What you need to be successful at Metal Components:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Title: Laser Operator/Tube Laser

Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 pm to 6 am. Friday is for overtime, if needed.

Benefits offered:

* Weekly pay,

* 401k with company match

* Very competitive medical benefits

* Quarterly bonuses

* Employee appreciation days and more!

SUMMARY

Operate the assigned Trumpf and BLM lasers and steel handling equipment to meet or exceed scheduled production requirements, following structural blueprint or sketch specifications, complying with quality standards.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Set up and operate laser
  • Operation forklift and overhead crane to safely move material as necessary to the laser work cell
  • Safely use vacuum lift to transfer material to machine
  • Troubleshoot equipment, including nozzle changes, tape shots, duty cycles, lens focus, feed rates, frequency, gas pressure, etc. to maximize production efficiencies
  • Quality control assessments; producing quality parts within company/customer specifications, making adjustments as necessary, rejecting product outside of documented specifications.
  • Accurately record production data such as: quality, labor reporting, manufacturing time, scrap, and downtime information
  • Competent in measuring parts, reading blueprints, and verifying dimensions with precise measuring tools in English and Metric.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment (No food, trash, scrap parts, etc.)
  • Follows company policies, procedures, and safety standards at all times. (Gloves, glasses, sleeves, etc.)
  • Must have dependable, reliable, on time attendance.
  • Ability to perform well in fast paced environment with sense of urgency to meet scheduled daily goals.
  • Identify/Improve areas in reducing scrap/waste, improving costs and lead times.
  • All other duties as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills required normally acquired through high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, machinery and blue print reading normally acquired through 1-3 years of manufacturing experience, with acute attention to detail.
  • Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
  • Observance and adherence to company policies
  • Ability to safely operate a hand jack.
  • Ability to obtain certification and safely operate a forklift and crane (optional).
  • Desire to learn new skills and improve technical knowledge.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and lead personnel to complete production requirements to service the customer.
  • Strong teamwork orientation; willing to train or assist other, less experienced operators.
  • Punctual and dependable, placing high priority on producing throughout scheduled hours and excellent attendance

Benefits offered by Medical Components:

 Weekly Pay

 Comprehensive Health & Wellness package including Medical (with prescription coverage), Dental, and vision

 Health Savings Account Contributions

 Dependent Care flexible spending account (FSA)

 Retirement options like 401 (k) with company match.

 Paid time off: Vacation, paid holidays and sick days

 Tuition reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Have you run Tube Lasers or Flat lasers?

Ability to Commute:

  • Grand Rapids, MI 49548 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $27

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