Laser Operator II - Skilled Operator - Day Shift

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in United States (Illinois) seeks a Laser Machine Operator – Skilled Operator to independently operate laser cutting equipment and maintain production schedules. You will ensure product quality, troubleshoot routine issues, and support efficient manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities include following operation sequences, meeting cycle times, using SigmaNEST for nesting, and maintaining safety protocols. Strong reading, math, and teamwork skills are required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Follow the required sequence of operations in the work center.
• Maintain attendance and punctuality to support schedules.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and report issues.
• Troubleshoot minor machine malfunctions to minimize downtime.
• Process nesting recuts using SigmaNEST to support requirements.
• Operate power and hand tools and verify dimensions with measuring tools.
• Demonstrate safe operation of forklift and crane.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Quality focus

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SigmaNEST

Job description

The Laser Machine Operator – Skilled Operator independently operates laser cutting equipment, maintains production schedules, ensures product quality, and troubleshoots routine machine issues while supporting efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all assigned work center tasks while understanding and following the required sequence of operations.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality to support production schedules and team objectives.
• Ensure all products meet established quality standards and promptly identify, report, and help correct quality issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor machine malfunctions to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Complete assigned production tasks within established cycle times and productivity expectations.
• Create and process nesting recuts using SigmaNEST software to support production and quality requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and operating standards to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Collaborate effectively with operators, supervisors, and support personnel to meet production goals.
• Use both standard and metric measuring tools accurately to verify dimensions and specifications.
• Operate power and/or hand tools.
• Demonstrate safe operation and proper use of forklift and crane.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED required
• Experience: One year of continuous experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Reading Ability: Must be able to read and understand English

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Perform mechanical equipment troubleshooting according to inspection procedures.
• Maintain high-quality output and on-time delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Provide flexible support across all production areas as needed.

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 stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., bend, use hands, and fingers for 8 + hours. (Overtime may be required)

Salary Description

$22.00 to $24.00/hour