Machine Operator - Laser

Qualified Staffing; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vacation/holiday pay

401K

Job summary

Qualified Staffing in Richmond, VA is hiring a Laser Machine Operator for full-time, temp-to-hire status in a fabrication environment. The role involves operating laser/CNC and other fabricating machines to cut, shape, and bend metal parts in a fast-paced setting.

Under supervision, you will read specifications, set up equipment, and ensure accurate dimensions using tape measures. Candidates should have 1–3 years of heavy machine experience and be able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience operating heavy production/fabrication machinery.
• Experience with JD Edwards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Position stops or guides to specified length per blueprints or templates.
• Maintain fabricating equipment and prepare it for safe operation.
• Move parts using hoist or forklift and secure with clamps.
• Maintain production quantities, efficiencies, and quality.
• Cross-train on fabrication machinery and follow safety PPE rules.
• Read tape measures and other measuring tools in both US customary and metric units.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading specs/blueprints

Measuring with tape/ protractor

Team player

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years heavy fabrication/machinery experience

JD Edwards experience

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Looking for a fresh start in a manufacturing environment? Are you effective sticking to the details while in a fast-paced environment? Our client, a leading fabrication and manufacturing company, is now hiring for full-time, temp-to-hire machine operators!

Job Title

Laser Machine Operator

Location

Richmond, VA, 23231

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm, with potential for overtime based on production needs

Compensation

$21-23/hour

Job Summary

Under immediate to moderate supervision, the Machine Operator operates fabricating machines such as press brakes, laser cutters, and other machinery as required that cut, shape and bend metal plates for the production of an array of our client's products.

Essential Functions

• Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Positions stops or guides to specified length as indicated by blueprints, scale, rule or template.
• Maintains fabricating equipment and makes adjustments to prepare equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Moves parts and/or pieces manually, by hoist or forklift and secures parts using clamps, braces, etc. prior to machine operation.
• Maintains production quantities, efficiencies, and quality of parts fabricated.
• Positive, team-based attitude and a willingness to cross train on machinery in the fabrication department.
• Ability to adhere to company safety expectations and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure, protractor and various other measuring tools using both American and metric measurements and quantities.
• Ability to handle large, awkward parts weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted; additional weight assisted.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of previous experience operating heavy production/fabrication machinery (years of service will vary depending upon level of position).
• Experience with JD Edwards preferred

Machinery Used Includes

• Grinder
• Drill Motor
• Pallet Jack
• Laser CNC
• Press Brake (Trumpf)
• Automatic Saw/Band
• Amada Punch Press
• Forklift
• Metal Punch Machine

Why work for Qualified Staffing?

• We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation/holiday pay and 401K! In fact, these are the same benefits that we offer our corporate employees!