Laser Tracker Operator - Night Shift

Posted Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM

AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.

AIT offers a competitive compensation package (including free medical options for employees and their family), casual work environment and excellent growth opportunities.

Must be able to work 4:30pm – 1:30am along with any required overtime which may include weekends.
Night shift premium offered ($2/hr).

The Laser Tracker Operators are responsible for operating the laser tracker equipment to meet quality standards and customers specifications. They maintain required inspection documentation, generate and maintain reports and provide accurate evidence of the results. They will compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain the quality of products.

• Measure and inspect tooling and components to ensure customer specifications are met.
• Work from tool drawings, numerical control data, quality procedures and instructions.
• In-process inspection and final inspection of parts, sub-assemblies during manufacturing per customer requirements.
• Inspection of all incoming parts and materials, which are used on end item products (tooling) as required by contract. Responsible for product acceptance.
• Locate details on tooling sub-assemblies and assist with assembly.
• Perform complete manual inspections and layout techniques.
• Responsible for maintaining Laser Tracker equipment utilized to perform job duties.
• Inspect details to complete tools utilizing hand tools, surface plate or laser tracker to print and/or model.
• Initiate applicable non-conformance documents as required.
• Provide analysis of collected data and evaluate it to provide direction for remaining operations.
• Effectively communicate to fabricators, machinists, assemblers, engineers, and other parties as required.
• Provide analysis of collected data and evaluate it to provide direction for remaining operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree in related field required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in large scale machining / manufacturing and / or CMM operation.
• Knowledge of Verisurf, Spatial Analyzer and other metrology software.

• This position may require a government security clearance.

List of needed knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Follows processes and standard procedures.
• Follows written instructions, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Understands how to use the computers, including such tasks as turning the computer on and off, locating and opening files, navigate to websites, perform searches, and download files.
• Knowledge of computer applications including email, databases, word-processing program and spreadsheets (such as Microsoft Office).
• Ensures that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
• Performs consistently under stressful conditions.
• Easy to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships.
• Can handle frequent interruptions and can multi-task.
• Identifies problems and review relevant information to develop options, then implement the solutions.
• Works effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
• Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled, unless products and/or equipment is located outdoors.

• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Cuts and/or burns
• Dirt, dust, grease and/or oil
• Intense bright light
• Metal shavings

• Standard work schedule,…