Laser Operator

📍 Ramsey, MN | Full-Time | starting pay $23.00 per hour
🕐 Weekend Shift Friday thru Sunday 5am-5:30pm
💪 Manufacturing | Metal Fabrication

What You'll Do

As a Laser Operator, you'll set up and operate laser equipment to produce high-quality metal parts. You'll work with raw steel, computer-controlled equipment, and production drawings to make sure parts are produced safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Your day will include:

• Set up and operate laser machinery using setup sheets, Kanban cards, and work instructions
• Operate the laser computer and adjust machine settings as needed
• Load raw steel and unload finished parts
• Inspect materials and finished parts for quality
• Count parts and verify quantities are accurate
• Label completed jobs with the required production information
• Report material shortages, quality concerns, and equipment problems to the Lead or Supervisor
• Complete daily equipment checks and preventive maintenance logs
• Complete required production and quality paperwork
• Safely operate a hoist and manual pallet jack
• Assist with steel room operations as needed

What We're Looking For

You don't have to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn.

You'll need:

• Manufacturing experience, preferably in metal fabrication or laser operation
• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in how machines work
• Basic math skills
• Ability to read a tape measure, blueprints, and process sheets in standard and metric measurements
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

This is an active manufacturing position. You'll spend much of your shift standing and moving around the department.

You should be able to:

• Frequently lift up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Reach overhead, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and grasp tools and materials
• Operate a hoist and manual pallet jack
• Successfully complete a comprehensive vision examination required for the position

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay: $23.00/hr
• Weekend Shift Friday-Sunday 5am-5:30pm
• Work 36 hours, get paid for 40
• Hands-on manufacturing work with modern equipment
• Opportunity to develop your skills in laser operation and metal fabrication

Ready to build something? Apply today!

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. Your base wage will be between $23.00 - $27.88 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual wage offer will be based on qualifications, experience, location, and other relevant factors. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan, which provides opportunities to earn additional compensation based on performance metrics. Bonus eligibility is subject to meeting certain production goals and other criteria as outlined.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match; medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence, paid time off including paid holidays, company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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