LASER OPERATOR
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Great Lakes Stainless
Traverse City, MI, US
Summary
The Laser Operator is responsible for loading and unloading raw materials, operating laser cutting equipment, and maintaining accurate inventory. They also perform preventative maintenance on machinery and collaborate with production teams to meet operational goals.
Job Description
Join our growing manufacturing team! We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on team player to help keep our laser cutting and material flow operations running safely, efficiently, and accurately.
What You’ll Do
- Load and unload steel and raw materials for laser cutting and production.
- Maintain accurate material and drop inventories.
- Read blueprints, measure materials, and process job orders accurately.
- Assist laser and brake press operators to keep production moving.
- Shear material and prepare parts as needed.
- Perform daily preventative maintenance and keep equipment and work areas clean.
- Manage scrap materials and help maximize material utilization.
- Track job time and production activity in our shop management system.
- Work closely with supervisors, engineering, and production teams to meet customer and production goals.
What You Bring
- 0–2 years of manufacturing experience or related training; apprenticeship may be available.
- Ability to read blueprints and use a tape measure.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Experience with hand and power tools.
- Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a positive team attitude.
- Ability to lift 50–90 lbs. and regularly stand, walk, bend, and stoop.
- Comfortable working in a busy manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, and lighting.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
If you’re motivated, hands-on, and ready to be part of a team that gets things done, we want to hear from you!
Proudly based in Traverse City, Michigan, Great Lakes Stainless, Inc. is a stainless and decorative metals design and manufacturing facility. In 2023 we added Architectural Casework, Inc. (ACI) to our organization to expand our already established footprint in the Airline and Airport markets.
Our 65,000 square foot state-of-the art manufacturing space allows us to take on all sizes of industrial and architectural metals work, from custom prototypes and unique residential installations to large-scale manufacturing production. Our lean manufacturing processes and commitment to quality shown through our ISO 9000 certification help us to produce work for our clients of the highest quality. We are experts in the design and fabrication of projects that include all types of specialty metals including stainless steel, mild steel, brass, bronze, copper, and aluminum.
Curious to learn more about what we do? Check out our portfolio on our website www.greatlakesstainless.com to see examples of our completed projects including airports, stadiums, banks, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, breweries and in homes around the world.
Founded
1995
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Traverse City, MI
Proudly based in Traverse City, Michigan, Great Lakes Stainless, Inc. is a stainless and decorative metals design and manufacturing facility. In 2023 we added Architectural Casework, Inc. (ACI) to our organization to expand our already established footprint in the Airline and Airport markets.
Our 65,000 square foot state-of-the art manufacturing space allows us to take on all sizes of industrial and architectural metals work, from custom prototypes and unique residential installations to large-scale manufacturing production. Our lean manufacturing processes and commitment to quality shown through our ISO 9000 certification help us to produce work for our clients of the highest quality. We are experts in the design and fabrication of projects that include all types of specialty metals including stainless steel, mild steel, brass, bronze, copper, and aluminum.
Curious to learn more about what we do? Check out our portfolio on our website www.greatlakesstainless.com to see examples of our completed projects including airports, stadiums, banks, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, breweries and in homes around the world.
Founded
1995
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Construction
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Traverse City, MI