Precision Laser Operator – 1st Shift (Metal Fabrication)

Lake Air Products; Little Chute (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Safety boots reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking an experienced 1st shift Laser Operator to join our Little Chute, WI team. The role involves programming and operating laser equipment for metal fabrication, maintaining quality, and ensuring on-time production output.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years in laser operations and metal manufacturing, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years laser experience.
• 2–5 years in metal manufacturing.
• Excellent people skills and ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Flexible and able to multi-task in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of production tasks and assist as required, including simple repetitive manual and automated finishing operations.
• Adjust work routines to meet scheduling demands.
• Comply with ISO Quality Management System and departmental procedures.
• Create a master program for a computer-controlled laser machine.
• Develop programs to meet on-time delivery and efficient material usage.
• Start and monitor machine operation to detect malfunctions and perform routine maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineers, production personnel, and programmers.

Skills

Laser experience

Metal manufacturing

People skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Lake Air Products is seeking an experienced 1st shift Laser Operator to join our Little Chute, WI team. The role involves programming and operating laser equipment for metal fabrication, maintaining quality, and ensuring on-time production output.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years in laser operations and metal manufacturing, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.