Laser Manufacturing Associate

Briggs & Stratton; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Laser Manufacturing Operator to set up and operate laser equipment, coordinate material flow, and maintain production schedules with a focus on safety and quality. The role includes routine maintenance, part changeovers, and quality inspections to ensure workflow continuity.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and less than one year of manufacturing experience, with strong English communication and strict adherence to SOPs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Less than one year of manufacturing experience.
• Fluent in English; follow SOPs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production schedules and modify equipment programs to meet daily manufacturing requirements.
• Perform shift handoffs to communicate production issues and coordinate routine laser maintenance including nozzle adjustments and consumable replacements
• Operate unloading tables to sort, separate and perform edge treatments on manufactured parts
• Conduct structural part inspections using technical blueprints to detect material defects and establish quality assurance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluent English

SOP compliance

Blueprint reading

Equipment programming

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Compensation Data

Hourly: For this position, the expected hourly wage is $22.50 per hour USD commensurate with experience.
Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Position Description

Setup and operate laser manufacturing equipment and coordinate material flow to meet production schedules while maintaining safety and quality standards. Conduct routine equipment maintenance, execute part changeovers, and perform quality inspections to ensure workflow continuity.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain production schedules and modify equipment programs to meet daily manufacturing requirements.
• Perform shift handoffs to communicate production issues and coordinate routine laser maintenance including nozzle adjustments and consumable replacements
• Operate unloading tables to sort, separate and perform edge treatments on manufactured parts
• Conduct structural part inspections using technical blueprints to detect material defects and establish quality assurance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.
• Execute technical procedures including basic equipment programming, blueprint replication, and part defect detection
• Follow standard operating procedures precisely to ensure personal safety and product quality compliance.

Education

High School diploma

Experience Requirements

• Less than one year of experience in manufacturing environment required

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours) Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours) Moderate physical demand; often lifting/moving average weight (25 to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs), and occasionally lifting heavy weight materials (up to 70 lbs)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.