Tube Laser Operator

INNOVANCE; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lou-Rich, part of Innovance, Inc., is seeking a Tube Laser Operator to set up and run laser cutting of metal tubes and ensure high-quality parts. You will work closely with Engineering to interpret blueprints and maintain equipment for accurate production.

The role emphasizes reading drawings, operating machinery, and adhering to safety standards to support efficient manufacturing for diverse OEM projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years experience in laser device construction or similar manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the tube laser-cutting machine to cut metal tubes according to exact specs.
• Ensure quality control and maintain equipment.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure efficient and accurate production.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Machinery operation

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tube laser cutting machine

Job description

About this position

Lou-Rich is currently in search of a highly proficient Tube Laser Operator to become an integral part of our team. In this role, you will assume a pivotal position in both the production and evaluation of laser devices. Collaborating closely with our Engineering team, you will thoroughly examine blueprints and specifications, guaranteeing the attainment of superior quality benchmarks. By skillfully analyzing test results and offering insightful perspectives, your contributions will directly influence the triumph of our endeavors.

Innovance, Inc.

Innovance is the holding company for a family of five, 100% employee-owned, Minnesota-based manufacturing companies (Lou-Rich, ALMCO, Panels Plus, Mass Finishing, Jorgensen). Our mission is to lead, nurture, and grow a team of industrial manufacturing companies committed to making our OEM customers’ products better.

About Lou-Rich

Lou-Rich is a fully integrated contract manufacturer specializing in complex projects. We provide precision machining, metal fabrication, assembly, and sourcing solutions to a variety of industries, including some of North America’s largest OEMs. Companies of all sizes from Fortune 500 companies to small, fast-growing operations trust Lou-Rich with their most vital and complex manufacturing projects.

Position Description

The Tube Laser Operator sets up and operates a laser cutting machine to cut metal tubes according to precise specifications. They ensure quality control, maintain equipment, and follow safety procedures to ensure efficient and accurate production.

Essential Functions

• Providing customers with the finest parts possible by operating and maintaining the tube laser-cutting machines.
• Fabricating high-quality parts by setting up, loading/unloading, producing and packaging laser-cut tube steel parts.
• Cutting a wide variety of customer parts in various sizes, shapes and metal thickness.
• Ensuring finished parts meet Lou-Rich standards.
• Working with a high degree of efficiency, skill, and quality to help keep customer costs reasonable.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• One to two years of experience working in the actual construction of laser devices. Part of this may be part of a work-study program as long as actual working conditions are used in the training program.
• Ability to accurately read drawings and specifications.
• Experience operating machinery or working with metal is preferred.

Lou-Rich Training Requirements

• Applicable training will be completed by following the syllabi (Human Resources, Safety, IFS - Timeclock, IFS - Navigation, ISO) for each new hire and that will be verified by the Employee Orientation & Job Qualification form within the first 60 days of employment.
• Applicable training will be completed by following the Assembly or Press Room Training Matrix (F4400-35 or -041). The effectiveness of assembly training guidelines will be determined by employee knowledge and demonstration of learned concepts. Additional training after the first several weeks of on-the-job training will be determined by the Supervisor in preparation to operate on their own as needed. Any follow-up training will be evaluated and provided at the 60-day review or as deemed necessary for the position.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers and talk and hear.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Americans with Disabilities Act

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have a right to request that the Authority make reasonable accommodations in order to help you accomplish your work, which must still be performed in all essential functions.

Salary Information

$20 - $25Hourly Wage

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