Laser Operator - 2nd Shift

Laser Operator

Shift: 2nd Shift

Location:

Seneca, SC

Schedule:

Full-Time

Pay Rate: $17.76 per hour

Join our team and take the next step in your career.

PPG Quality is a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, specializing in quality inspection, workforce support, and operational services for manufacturers and parts suppliers. We proudly serve industries including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, motorcycles, and food production. Headquartered in northern Atlanta, PPG Quality operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

We are committed to rapid career advancement and developing future leaders in manufacturing. At PPG Quality, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and personal growth where every team member is empowered to perform at their highest level.

At PPG Quality, we prioritize your well-being.

Our affordable and convenient health benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• $25 copays for doctor's visits
• FREE Tele Doc service for convenient virtual healthcare access
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance

PPG Quality is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team on 2nd Shift. This position is responsible for operating laser equipment to cut, mark, or process metal components according to production schedules and quality specifications. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and committed to producing precision work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Set up and operate laser cutting or laser processing equipment in accordance with established work instructions.
• Load and unload raw materials and finished components safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine operation to ensure quality, accuracy, and production efficiency.
• Inspect finished parts to verify compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Measure and verify dimensions using basic measuring tools as required.
• Perform routine machine checks and report equipment malfunctions or maintenance concerns.
• Complete production records and required documentation accurately and timely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, or laser operation experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
• Prepare required paperwork completely and accurately.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and productively.

Applicants must be able to:

• Lift up to 45 pounds.
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety requirements.
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment around industrial machinery.

Employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which may include:

• Drug Screening
• Background Check
• E-Verify

PPG Quality is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. PPG Quality complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.