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Laser Operator 3 AXIS - Midnights (11P-7A)

Watson Engineering, Inc.
Taylor, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026

3 AXIS Laser Operator

Midnight Shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Rate of Pay is $19.00/hour to $21.00/hour dependent on experience $0.45/hour Shift Premium

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated 3 AXIS Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team, on the midnight shift (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM). In this dynamic role, you will operate advanced 3-axis laser cutting equipment to produce/cut precise metal components and parts, ensuring high-quality standards are met consistently.

Duties:

  • Setting up and operating laser cutting machine as directed.
  • Produce (quality and quantity) parts that meet customer specifications and expected output levels.
  • Visually identify and correct deficiencies in parts produced.
  • Interact appropriately (written and oral) with other WEI employees and management.
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless customer service.
  • Verifying conformance of work piece to specifications.
  • Performing other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Skills:

  • Safely and effectively operate laser cutter and related machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to read and interprete blueprints.
  • Understanding of basic laser language, including G-Code and CNC Code.
  • Knowledge of basic GD&T - Flattness, Perpendicularity, True Position, Datum Structure and Datum Symbols.
  • Ability to draw and program laser files using customer prints and drawings.
  • Ability to convert CAD files into desired drawing files.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to stand, bend, stoop, etc. for 8 hours a day.

Position is contract-to-direct.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21

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