Laser Operator

Traverse City, United StatesFull-timePosted Oct 2, 2026

Job description

Join our growing manufacturing team! We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on team player to help keep our laser cutting and material flow operations running safely, efficiently, and accurately. What You’ll Do Load and unload steel and raw materials for laser cutting and production. Maintain accurate material and drop inventories.

Read blueprints, measure materials, and process job orders accurately. Assist laser and brake press operators to keep production moving. Shear material and prepare parts as needed. Perform daily preventative maintenance and keep equipment and work areas clean. Manage scrap materials and help maximize material utilization.

Track job time and production activity in our shop management system. Work closely with supervisors, engineering, and production teams to meet customer and production goals. What You Bring 0–2 years of manufacturing experience or related training; apprenticeship may be available. Ability to read blueprints and use a tape measure.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Experience with hand and power tools. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a positive team attitude. Ability to lift 50–90 lbs. and regularly stand, walk, bend, and stoop. Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, and lighting.

Valid driver’s license preferred. If you’re motivated, hands-on, and ready to be part of a team that gets things done, we want to hear from you!

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