Turret & Laser Fabrication Operator - 1st Shift + $3.5K Bonus

Lake Air Metals; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401(k) Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay

Gym Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lake Air Products is seeking a 1st shift Turret Laser Combo Set up Operator in Vadnais Heights, MN to operate turret, laser and combo fabrication equipment, producing quality sheet metal parts per blueprints and specs. Work with Amada equipment, perform tooling adjustments, inspect parts, and support safety, quality and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ years on turret punch press machines; strong blueprint reading and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience operating/setting up turret punch press machines (LVD Strippit) in a metal fabrication environment.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Flexible and multi-task

Integrity and credibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LVD Strippit turret punch press

Amada equipment

Job description

Lake Air Products is seeking a 1st shift Turret Laser Combo Set up Operator in Vadnais Heights, MN to operate turret, laser and combo fabrication equipment, producing quality sheet metal parts per blueprints and specs. Work with Amada equipment, perform tooling adjustments, inspect parts, and support safety, quality and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1+ years on turret punch press machines; strong blueprint reading and