Laser Operator

Chief Industries; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/time off

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Financial wellness coaching

Employee assistance program

Paid holidays (8)

Education assistance

And much more.

Job summary

Chief Industries, Fabrication Division in Grand Island, NE, is seeking a full-time CNC operator capable of setting up and operating laser cutting machines and complex CNC equipment. The role emphasizes reading blueprints, precision measurement, and performing routine maintenance to ensure high-quality parts.

Ideal candidates interpret shop prints, modify programs as needed, and work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interpret shop prints and use precision measuring tools competently.
• Requires knowledge in the intensive operation, set-up and program modification of Trumpf CNC equipment and fabrication processes generally gained in technical training and/or 3-5 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and make necessary program modifications on CNC laser cutting machines and complex CNC equipment.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to check tolerances and assure quality parts.
• Perform authorized routine maintenance of assigned machines.
• Understand and properly interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Uses data collection terminal to correctly report time, shop order data and material logoffs.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpreting shop prints

Precision measuring tools

CNC laser operations

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Trumpf CNC equipment

CNC machinery

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Fabrication Division

Chief Fabrication

1119 S Adams St

Grand Island, NE 68801, USA

Fabrication Division

Chief Fabrication

1119 S Adams St

Grand Island, NE 68801, USA

Set-up, program (as required), and operate laser cutting machines or complex CNC work centers. This position will also have forklift duties and will move material in the Stopa tower when needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set-up, operate and make necessary program modifications on CNC laser cutting machines and complex CNC equipment.
• Utilize precision measuring instruments to check tolerances and assure quality parts.
• Perform authorized routine maintenance of assigned machines.
• Understand and properly interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Uses data collection terminal to correctly report time, shop order data and material logoffs.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Capable of working with minimum supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

The Company

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Fabrication is one of the leading Midwest providers of custom steel fabrication and powder coating, equipped to make any component. Chief Fabrication is one of the largest operations of its kind between Chicago and Denver, offering such steel fabrication services as stamping, welding, CNC punching, and CNC forming to manufacturers throughout the Midwest. It also offers one of the most state-of-the-art powder coating facilities in the United States.

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Education assistance
• And much more.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Required

Must be able to interpret shop prints and use precision measuring tools competently.

Requires knowledge in the intensive operation, set-up and program modification of Trumpf CNC equipment and fabrication processes generally gained in technical training and/or 3-5 years related experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

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