3rd Shift Laser Operator

Metko, Inc., a local leader and family-owned business in the custom metal and tank fabrication industry is seeking to directly hire a full-time CNC Laser Operator for a 3rd shift opening in its New Holstein, WI, facility.

3rd shift hours are from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM starting Sunday evening and running through Friday morning. Training for the position could tentatively take place during 1st shift hours (6:30 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday) or 2nd shift hours (2:30 PM through 10:30 PM Monday through Friday) before converting to 3rd shift.

*** PLEASE NOTE: WE IDEALLY SEEK PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A LASER OPERATOR, BUT WE WILL ALSO CONSIDER CNC MACHINE OPERATORS THAT CAN BE TRAINED ON LASERS THAT HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON OTHER TYPES OF CNC MACHINERY. ***

ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD HAVE A STABLE WORK HISTORY, A PROVEN WORK ATTENDANCE RECORD, BE MECHANICALLY-INCLINED AND POSSESS GOOD PHYSICAL DEXTERITY.

Starting pay will be commensurate with experience.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of CNC Laser machinery
• Produce quality metal fabricated parts to print using allotted times and standards
• Conducting basic quality inspections of material
• Use precision measuring equipment for quality assurance of parts (calipers, micrometers and/or tape measures)
• Follow instructions on work orders
• Keep work area neat and organized
• Complete documentation as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer 1 year of previous Laser Operator experience and/or 1 year of Machine Operator experience on other types of CNC machinery
• Previous experience with sheet metal is desired but not required
• Ability to work in a faster-paced setting
• Reliable, self-motivated, team-oriented, and adept communication skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to inspect material for quality conformance through the use of measuring devices (tape measures, calipers, micrometers) and blueprint drawings
• Mechanically-inclined and production-oriented
• Ability to read manufacturing blueprints is required
• Computer literacy is required
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills