Laser Operator

Cal Plate Inc; Artesia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Plate Inc in Artesia, CA is seeking a shop/warehouse associate to support production by reading CAD drawings, preparing dies, and maintaining equipment. The role emphasizes careful measurement, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with management to resolve issues.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, basic shop math, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with experience using hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for relaying critiques, questions and discrepancies with management.
• Ability to review job ticket instructions and determine project requirements.
• Solid basic math for adding/subtracting dimensions and measurements.
• Attention to detail with accurate measurement taking.
• Ability to work independently and think critically to resolve issues.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
• Experience working in a shop or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure rubbering, cutting edges and hardware are added to cutting dies.
• Clean equipment and maintain a clean facility.
• Read Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) drawings.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicate critiques, questions and discrepancies with management.
• Assist with quality control work.
• Deliver products to customers and provide customer support.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

Shop math

Attention to detail

Independent thinking

Hand & power tools

Shop/warehouse experience

Job description

Essential Skills

• Good communication skills with the ability to relay critiques, questions and discrepancies with management
• Good comprehension skills with the ability to review job ticket instructions and determine the requirements of individual projects
• Sufficient shop math skills, with the understanding of adding/subtracting dimensions
• Attention to detail with an emphasis on taking accurate measurements
• Ability to work independently and think critically in order to resolve issues
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools
• Experience working in a shop or warehouse environment

Job Duties

• Ensure all rubbering, cutting edges and hardware are added to cutting dies
• Clean equipment and maintain a clean facility
• Read Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) drawings
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment
• Communicate critiques, questions and discrepancies with management
• Assist with quality control work
• Deliver products to customers and provide customer support
• Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions and diagrams
• Able to work for long periods standing at a workstation or table
• Must be able to work safely around sharp tools and power equipment