3rd Shift Laser Technician

United Alloy, Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Earn a competitive salary and bonuses

Job summary

United Alloy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Laser Cutting Operator to set up and run CO2 or Fiber CNC laser systems, ensure quality, and support continuous improvement efforts.

You will work on-site, coordinating with maintenance and fabrication teams to optimize material utilization and productivity. Strong blueprint reading, CNC process knowledge, and the ability to lift and maneuver parts are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating CO2 or Fiber CNC laser-cutting machines.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, and optimize laser cutting cells and automation equipment.
• Perform first-piece inspections and ensure cut quality and process documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime and repair issues.
• Monitor schedules, adjust priorities, and communicate across shifts.
• Maintain 6S workplace organization and train operators as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC laser operations

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC laser machines

Overhead cranes

Calipers

Tape measure

Job description

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: 3RDSH001972

Description

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers.UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified, and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.

CULTURE

United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves.

United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together.

Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:00pm (OT as required)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, and optimize laser cutting cells and automation equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Perform routine process audits, including first-piece inspections, cut-quality verification, preventive maintenance checks, and other operational assessments to ensure compliance with quality and production standards.
• Complete, maintain, and submit all required documentation related to inspections, audits, maintenance activities, and production processes.
• Partner with Maintenance personnel to diagnose equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and minimize production downtime.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust machine priorities, cell assignments, and support workflow as necessary to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Manage the movement of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods into and out of laser cells while maintaining effective communication across shifts and departments.
• Collaborate with nesting team and create and modify nesting programs when needed to maximize material utilization, throughput, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with team leads, supervisors, engineering, and management to identify opportunities for workflow improvements, productivity gains, and cost reduction.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, consumables, tooling, and operational supplies; communicate replenishment needs to management in a timely manner.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI), Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and cross-functional teams focused on enhancing safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Work closely with downstream departments, including Manufacturing Engineering, Forming, Welding, and other internal customers, to resolve issues and improve process flow.
• Maintain ownership of 6S workplace organization standards, including housekeeping, tool accountability, visual controls, and area cleanliness.
• Train and assist operators on proper machine operation, quality requirements, troubleshooting techniques, and standard work practices as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, quality standards, and operating procedures.
• Support production objectives through effective communication, problem-solving, and proactive identification of opportunities to improve equipment performance and process efficiency.
• Other duties may be assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Over two years’ experience operating CO2 or Fiber CNC laser-cutting machines. Cincinnati or Mitsubishi, preferred.
• Understanding of flat print drawing
• Thorough understanding of CNC processes.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• The individual must have exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes.
• Must possess the ability to operate overhead cranes, tape measure, caliper, basic hand tools and air tools.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds with an assist.
• 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• If selected for the role, a drug screen and physical will be conducted.

BENEFITS

In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Generous RTO and Vacation policy
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid training
• Earn a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer
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