Laser Operator

Contec Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a role focused on the manufacturing of wipes. This position involves operating cutting equipment and laser technology in a climate-controlled environment. Employees will ensure quality standards are met while adhering to safety protocols. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development, this role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous PTO, insurance coverage, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement. If you are looking to grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

PTO starting at 17 days

10 company observed holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Community service PTO (up to 40 hours annually)

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

Onsite gyms

Onsite health clinic

Canteen for refreshment

Adoption Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; no prior experience necessary.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot laser equipment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize cutting equipment to manufacture wipes for laundry.
• Perform quality inspections and gather raw materials for production.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Quality Control

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laser Equipment

Counting Scale

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to utilize various types of cutting equipment to manufacture wipes for the laundry or unlaundered finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Meets regular and reliable work-site attendance requirements in order to perform the job and meet productivity standards.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and travelers for production orders.
• Ability to know and understand how to operate and troubleshoot laser equipment and counting scale.
• Understanding and following proper safety procedures when using the lasers and hoist equipment.
• Perform quality inspection/measurements for each shop order.
• Gathering and loading of the necessary raw materials needed to complete the shop order.
• Closing work orders and placing product in the correct area.
• Participates in periodic training programs regarding safety, product specifications, quality, and operation.
• Participates and works within ISO 9001-2015 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals.
• Others may be assigned.

Competencies

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Performs duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.
• Ability to understand and follow site protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate support and adherence to Contec’s core values: respect for others, doing “whatever it takes” within Contec’s core values, vision and strategic direction, exhibiting integrity, having a tolerance for risk, understanding there is life outside of work, enjoying the ride.
• Collaboration: Works well and cooperates with others in a team environment to get the job done and to meet production goals.
• Linens Effectively: Employee needs to be able to absorb information that is being given/spoken to them. Be able to repeat back what was said to show understanding. Has the patience to hear people out.
• Manages Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change and be able to shift direction comfortably. Comes up with ways to make processes better.
• Customer Focus: Processes orders with the customer in mind. Dedicated to meeting and exceeding customer expectations for both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates Self Awareness: Admits and learns from mistakes, so that the same mistake isn’t made twice. Open to criticism and talking about shortcomings to better themselves. Seeks feedback. Uses feedback and self-reflection to gain insight on personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Self-Development: Shows a personal commitment to their work and takes action to continuously improve. Learns from new experiences in a classroom setting or just in conversation with others. Works to improve on identified weaknesses.
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard to meet production goals. Sees challenges as opportunities and not setbacks. Works with high energy.
• Time Management: Uses their time effectively and efficiently and values time. Gets more done with less time than others. Is aware of how long a task should take and holds themselves accountable to reaching that time or better to meet or improve productivity.

Qualifications/Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); no prior experience required.

Physical Demands

• Competitive market salary
• Climate controlled environment
• PTO starting at 17 days
• 10 company observed holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Community service PTO (up to 40 hours annually)
• Insurance benefits, including medical (PPO), dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance
• Two types of Flexible Spending Accounts: 1) Medical Spending Account and 2) Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401k and a company match (100% up to 3%, and then 50% of the next 2% deferred)
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Family Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program, Infertility Treatment Coverage
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Onsite Amenities: Onsite gyms, onsite health clinic, canteen for refreshment