Fabrication Tech​/Laser Operator

Overview

This position is located in Brandon, South Dakota

$22 - $30 per hour depending on experience

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm, some Friday hours may be required

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award‑winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

This position will perform duties required to meet production demands. This will include set‑up and operating various CNC machines, laser machines, in‑process inspection, and cleaning operations required in the manufacturing of steel fabrication for vehicle products. This position will report to Operations Supervisor.

• Attend to and operate machines.
• Clean parts, touch up parts, and may require re‑work of parts.
• Read and interpret written instruction.
• Complete appropriate paperwork, log sheets, forms, charts and quality assessments.
• Communicate with and assist other co‑workers in the area.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as directed by lead.
• Follow all safety precautions and use protective equipment as required.
• Measure product to production specifications.
• Maintain and follow good housekeeping standards to meet company objectives.
• Perform routine quality checks, both written and oral.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Customer Focus.
• Decision Quality.
• Results, Action Oriented.
• Displaying Technical Expertise.
• Time Management.
• Highly motivated, organized, self‑starter, able to execute work from daily schedule.
• Required to use honesty, integrity, and candor with the entire operation team to create trust, and to support their passion for winning.
• Committed to maintaining a positive attitude and caring about people.
• Must be reliable and prompt.

This role does not have any supervisory responsibility upon hiring.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active – while performing this job the Team Member is regularly standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, balancing, reaching, handling, and climbing all day. The Team Member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This position requires Personal Protective Equipment.

This is a full‑time hourly position working a minimum of 40 hours a week. Days are Monday - Thursday 5am - 3:30pm. Friday work may be required, hours on Friday’s are 5am - 11am.

No travel will be required.

• Computer Skills – Basic computer skills necessary.
• Organization Skills – Maintain clean and organized work space.
• Cross‑functional skills – Ability to work and handle multiple job assignments.
• Communication Skills – Ability to communicate…