Laser Operator
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
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Description
Virginia Metal Fab is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to fill our Laser Operator role.
Description
Virginia Metal Fab is looking for a motivated and energetic individual to fill our Laser Operator role.
Who You Are In This Role
As a laser operator you will be responsible for the accurate and timely cutting of all parts using a laser.
VIRGINIA METALFAB
Virginia Metal Fab was founded in 2002 to provide the equine industry with high-quality manufactured and customized products. Since then, we’ve diversified to provide fabrication and manufacturing services to companies in a wide range of industries. Today we manufacture metal parts and assemblies for a wide range of industry leaders in the energy, utilities, transportation, and technology industries.
WE HAVE AMAZING PEOPLE!
You will love our people! We have hunters, car enthusiasts, gamers, musicians and every other variety of people. We have family people, single people, HAPPY PEOPLE! You will find friends here and we encourage you to bring along your friends too!
Functions Of The Job
- Set up and operation of laser cutting machine.
- Perform daily machine startup and shutdown procedures on equipment.
- Stage raw materials for day's production.
- Monitor machine operations.
- Load and unload machine.
- Ensure production schedule follow through as directed by Supervisor.
- Assist in loading and unloading machines when production requires.
- Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions.
1st
Shift: 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
2nd Shift 1:30 a.m.
- 10:00 p.m. with a 10% pay differential
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- CNC programming experience preferred.
- CNC operation experience or related technical training.
- Material movement experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Working knowledge of metal materials.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Must have a full understanding of print reading.
- Must be able to properly use measuring tools (tape measure, micrometer, angle finder, etc.)
- Computer skills: MS Suite, basic computer skills.
- Certification, Licensure:
Forklift operator. - Must be able to wear PPE, steel/composite toe boots, safety glasses, etc.
- Must be able to lift/carry - up to and including 100 lb. frequently.
- Must be able to push/pull - up to and including 100 lb. frequently.
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
- Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
- Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
- Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
In addition to providing you with competitive compensation, our benefits package is pretty impressive! Check out these AMAZING benefits –
What about insurance? We’ve got you covered….
GREAT health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Cancer insurance
Accident insurance
Life insurance
GAP insurance
How about time off? We’ll make sure you get plenty of opportunities for some R&R…
Lots of paid time off (PTO)
PAID holidays
Anything else? You betcha!
Referral program – you get $1,000 for every friend you refer who works here for one year!
Corporate Chaplain
Boot stipend for floor workers
Free lunch once a month (and… a steak on your birthday grilled to perfection!)
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!Seniority level
- Seniority level
Entry level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Engineering and Information Technology - Industries Manufacturing
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Virginia Metal Fab by 2x
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