AAI/Spalding - Laser Operator

Fotlinc; Jefferson (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

AAI/Spalding in Jefferson, Iowa, is seeking a Laser Operator to operate a Class 4 Fiber Tube Laser, fabricating per drawings and instructions to meet production needs. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and a pay rate of $21.68 - $23.68/hour.

Responsibilities include processing cut work orders, loading materials, adjusting tooling, and maintaining safe, efficient operations while communicating defects to engineering and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and production work instructions.
• Proficient in basic math for unit conversions and tolerances.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Process cut work orders on tube laser to meet demand.
• Read and interpret work orders, prints, bills of material and routings.
• Set up nested files to save material and minimize waste.
• Change tooling (nozzles, ceramics, lenses).
• Load / unload materials; monitor machine operations.
• Inspect materials and finished products for defects and communicate issues.

Skills

Reading drawings

English fluency

Mathematical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

AAI/Spalding is a leading sports equipment manufacturer located inJefferson, Iowa and part of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

We currently have an opening for a Laser Operator. This position is responsible for operating a Class 4 Fiber Tube Laser to fabricate material per written instructions, schedules, and drawings to meet production demand. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a pay rate of$21.68 - 23.68/hour.

As the official supplier to USA Gymnastics, NCAA, YMCA National Gymnastics Championships, and a partner of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG), AAI is committed to advancing the sport through grassroots initiatives and a legacy of quality, service, and innovation.

Spalding, the world’s largest basketball equipment supplier and official backstop supplier of the NCAA, brings its renowned excellence to volleyball with premium products designed for high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.

Specific Responsibilities

Process cut work orders on tube laser to meet demand.

• Read and interpret work orders, including prints, bills of material and routings.
• Set up nested files to save material and minimize waste.
• Change tooling such as nozzles, ceramics, lenses, etc.
• Load / unload materials
• Monitor machine operations.
• Inspect materials and finished product to identify material defects and machine malfunctions. Effectively communicate defects and malfunctions to engineering and maintenance personnel

Perform machine diagnostics and scheduled operator maintenance functions. Perform calibration and related machine adjustments to ensure safe and efficient operations. Keep machine and work area clean.

Operate saws, drills, grinders, and other tooling to complete required tasks per work orders. Includes removing burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from materials.

Accurately report labor performed daily and within reasonable standard set for parts produced.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to effectively read and interpret engineering drawings and production work instructions.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently
• Ability to effectively communicate information on a one-on-one basis.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide various units of measure.
• Must pass pre-employment skills testing.

Minimum Job Experience Required

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Company Information

We offer the following:

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance

Vacation

Paid holidays

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program