Job Posting Title AAI/Spalding - Laser Operator

Fotlinc; Ewing Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

AAI/Spalding, a leading sports equipment manufacturer, seeks a Laser Operator to fabricate material using a fiber tube laser. You will read orders, set up tooling, load materials, and monitor production to meet demand. Strong attention to quality and safety is required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to read engineering drawings, fluent English, and pre-employment testing. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and production instructions.
• Must speak, read, and understand English fluently.
• Ability to perform unit conversions and basic math.
• Must pass pre-employment skills testing.

Responsibilities

• Process cut work orders on tube laser to meet demand.
• Read and interpret work orders, prints, BOMs and routings.
• Set up nested files to minimize waste.
• Change tooling (nozzles, ceramics, lenses).
• Load and unload materials; monitor machine operations.
• Inspect materials and finished products for defects.
• Report labor accurately on a daily basis.

Skills

Engineering drawings interpretation

English fluency

Math and unit conversion

Pre-employment testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fiber laser

Saws

Drills

Grinders

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