Laser Operator Assistant

Ferco Aerospace; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ferco Aerospace is seeking qualified Laser Operator Assistants to join a climate-controlled, growth-oriented manufacturing team. The role supports Laser Operators in a fast-paced environment, requiring physical effort, reliability, and the ability to adapt to priority changes.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with forklift experience a plus. The position is full-time on the 2nd shift, with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Experience with laser or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Laser Operator with the laser machine.
• Move material from the sheet rack to meet router requirements.
• Load or unload materials onto the laser table and sort cut parts per work instructions.
• Multitask effectively and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Do you like being on your feet and constantly lifting and moving things? Do you enjoy working in a routine environment that allows you to be predictable and consistent with your work outcome? Can you multi-task while staying organized? Do you want to be part of an aerospace business that continues to grow, a history of investment into the business, and desires to be a world class business? Ferco is looking for qualified Laser Operator Assistants to join our growing team.

Laser Operator Assistants help Laser Operators with running the department smoothly. The ideal team member will have high energy, likes working in a fast-paced environment, and can easily adapt to priority changes. Full-time position available on 2nd shift. Work is in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with a friendly environment and a small company feel.

The ideal candidate for this position would be able to do the following and possess the following

• Assist the Laser Operator with the laser machine
• Responsible for selecting and moving material from the sheet rack to be laser cut based on the router requirements.
• Load or unload materials onto the laser table and sort cut parts into job order boxes per work instructions.
• Ability to multi-task
• Good work ethic
• Self-starter
• Willing to learn
• Good attendance
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Forklift experience a plus

Position Demands

• Able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and stand for long periods of time on a daily basis
• Able to bend, twist, turn, carry, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, etc
• Able to successfully pass vision screens
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects.
• Perform repetitious duties, such as hammering parts.
• Steel toe shoes are required

Schedule:

• Training- Monday - Thursday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm with overtime possible daily and Friday
• Shift Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm - 2:00 am with overtime possible dailey and Sunday

Eligibility Requirements:

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Ferco Aerospace will require proof of status prior to employment.

We offer competitive benefits, 401K matching, paid time-off, and paid holidays.