Laser Operator--2nd Shift--$2.50 Shift Premium

Bonnell Industries, Inc.; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Boots

Job summary

Bonnell Industries, Inc. hires a Laser Operator to set up, operate, and maintain laser cutting Equipment for stainless and mild steel parts. The role requires reading technical drawings and following safety regulations to ensure high-quality parts and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, process optimization, and assisting foreman with tasks. The position is full-time with competitive benefits and a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience operating laser cutting machines.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and PPE.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate laser cutting machines
• Ensure quality of finished parts
• Perform regular maintenance on laser machines
• Optimize laser cutting processes as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Assist co-workers as requested by foreman
• Final inspection and timely completion of paperwork

Skills

Blueprint reading

Laser operation

Maintenance

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC familiarity

Job description

Description

Summary/Objective

The Laser Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a laser cutting machine to cut stainless and mild steel parts. The Laser Operator must be able to read and interpret technical drawings and operate the laser cutting machine accordingly. The Laser Operator is also responsible for performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the laser cutting machine. Additionally, the Laser Operator must be able to follow safety procedures and adhere to safety regulations.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and operate laser cutting machines
• Ensure quality of finished parts
• Perform regular maintenance on laser machines
• Optimize laser cutting processes as needed
• Maintain a clean work area and keep equipment in a neat and organized manner
• Select proper materials based on material thickness and type
• Quality driven for best customer service result while meeting estimates
• Goal orientated to be self-driven to meet task related estimated hours to complete jobs
• Provide assistance to co-workers as requested by foreman
• Final inspection of finished work and timely completion of associated paperwork

Full Time Benefits

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Dental, Vision, Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Company Provided Short Term Disability
• Company Provided Long Term Disability
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Apparel Allowance
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glass Allowance

Pay Range

$24.00-$28.00/hr

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in all weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to grip, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Your manager will provide you with the specific details of your schedule. The schedule is subject to change due to customer requirements or business needs. Overtime may be necessary to handle emergencies, heavy workloads or other issues.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Preferred Experience

• Similar or related product knowledge
• Ability to safely operate laser equipment
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Knowledge of safety practices
• Computer literacy and familiarity with CNC

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None.