What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laser Lead – Manufacturing position at Mosaic Puzzles?
Company Description
Mosaic Puzzles is a jigsaw puzzle company based in Alpharetta, Georgia. At Mosaic, we design and build unique wooden puzzles where every piece is part of the puzzle’s story. We are a fast-paced startup built by former Uber and Amazon employees. Learn more at mosaicpuzzles.co.
Role Overview
Mosaic Puzzles is seeking an experienced, hands-on Laser Lead to join our manufacturing team in Alpharetta, GA.
This role is ideal for someone with strong experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laser cutting equipment or similar CNC/manufacturing machinery. You will work directly on the production floor while taking ownership of laser operations, equipment performance, product quality, and day-to-day troubleshooting.
As the Laser Lead, you’ll also serve as a go-to resource for other operators, helping maintain consistent processes, resolve equipment issues, and keep production running efficiently.
We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise, leadership, and a hands-on mindset and is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay Range: $20–$23/hour, based on experience
- Available shifts:
- Thursday–Sunday, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Thursday–Sunday, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Perks: Free wooden puzzles and a collaborative, fast-paced team culture
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Laser Operations: Operate and oversee laser cutting equipment used in the production of our wooden puzzles.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment and production issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions to minimize downtime.
- Machine Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, adjustments, cleaning, and basic repairs to keep laser equipment operating reliably.
- Production Quality: Monitor cutting performance and finished products to maintain high standards for accuracy and quality.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve machine performance, production efficiency, consistency, and workflow.
- Operator Support: Provide hands-on guidance and technical support to other laser operators and reinforce proper operating procedures.
- Production Coordination: Help prioritize work and maintain smooth production flow based on daily manufacturing needs.
- Documentation: Maintain clear records related to machine settings, maintenance, troubleshooting, and production issues.
- Hands-On Production: Work directly on the production floor, including operating equipment, handling materials, performing quality checks, and supporting other manufacturing tasks as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous professional experience operating laser cutting equipment, CNC machinery, or similar industrial manufacturing equipment required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated experience troubleshooting machinery and production issues.
- Experience performing routine machine maintenance, adjustments, or repairs.
- Ability to identify quality issues and make appropriate equipment or process adjustments.
- Comfortable taking ownership of equipment performance and solving problems independently.
- Experience training, mentoring, or supporting other machine operators strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable working hands-on throughout the shift and lifting or moving materials up to 40 lbs.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Able to commute to or relocate to Alpharetta, GA 30005 before starting work.
- Able to work one of the listed Thursday–Sunday shifts.
- Comfortable working on-site in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Alpharetta, GA 30005 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23