Turret Laser Combo Operator- 2nd shift

Lake Air Products; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Gym Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a Turret Laser Combo Operator for 2nd shift in Vadnais Heights, MN. You will set up and operate turret, laser, and combo fabrication equipment to produce quality sheet metal parts per blueprints and customer specs.

The role requires strong blueprint reading, measurement, troubleshooting, and machine setup skills, with safety and quality standards emphasized in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ years of experience operating/setting up turret punch press machines (LVD Strippit) in metal fabrication preferred.
• Excellent people skills and ability to collaborate with leadership.
• Integrity, credibility and mission alignment.
• Flexible, capable of multi-tasking in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify proper loading and surface preparation, confirm machine settings and tooling.
• Start and observe machine operation, detect malfunctions, and perform routine maintenance.
• Punch parts across a range of materials, diameters, and shapes.
• Observe for defects, document actions in production and quality forms.
• Study blueprints to determine dimensions and tolerances and setup requirements.
• Determine tool position and optimize machine efficiency.

Skills

Turret Punch Press Operation

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LVD Strippit

Job description

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Turret Laser Combo Operator- 2nd shift

Full Time Direct Vadnais Heights, MN, US

Salary Range: $26.00 To $34.00 Hourly

About Lake Air Products

Lake Air Products is a fast-growing contract manufacturer serving medical, aerospace & defense, industrial markets and more. We are committed to quality, performance, and building strong teams while proudly living by our Core Values: Customer Focus, Passion for Performance, and Right People - Best Teams.

Position Summary

We are seeking 2nd shift Turret Laser Combo Set up Operator Turret/Laser Combo Operator is responsible for setting up and operating turret, laser, and combo fabrication equipment to produce quality sheet metal parts according to customer specifications and blueprints. This role works with state-of-the art Amada equipment, performs tooling adjustments, inspects finished parts, and supports continuous improvement and productivity goals within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires strong blueprint reading, measurement, troubleshooting, and machine setup skills while maintaining safety, quality, and operational efficiency standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Verify that parts are properly loaded and that surfaces are properly prepared for fabricating. Confirm machine settings, tooling, and/or fixtures are appropriate to the part being run.
• Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls or control media as required. Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Perform punching over a wide range of materials, diameters, and shapes.
• Observe machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished workpieces, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Ability to use applied knowledge, determine tool position and order to maximize machine efficiency, adjust ram strokes and material stop gauges, etc.
• Demonstrated established knowledge and skill in performing set-ups and operating machines.
• Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience operating/setting up turret punch press machines (LVD Strippit)) in a metal fabrication environment (Preferred)
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission
• Flexible and able to multi-task; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems

Lake Air Products Offers:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Benefits
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Gym Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that this position may be subject to export control regulation. Unless an exemption applies, candidate(s) must be a U.S. Person* within the meaning of the law OR obtain an export control license. Candidates who do not meet the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements or choose not to pursue such positions are not disqualified from applying for other opportunities with Lake Air Products. Nothing in this posting should be interpreted as limiting applications based on nationality or citizenship status.*A U.S. Person under export control laws includes a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual who has been lawfully admitted for temporary residence in the U.S. as a refugee or asylee under U.S. law.