Laser Operator Jobs in Portland, TN (NOW HIRING)

NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer providing turn-key mechanical and electromechanical assembly, expert sheet metal fabrication, and global sourcing of metal and plastic components. We provide products to great customers such as Philips, PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Physio Controls, and Leviton to name a few. Our growing company employs over 600 people in Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas. 

Come work with us and experience our fun atmosphere that provides a great place to work and grow your career. Employees are celebrated through quarterly employee appreciation events, holiday parties, cook outs, company gifts, and various other employee events and recognition programs. We feel that great companies value their employees, and those employees are vital to the overall success of the entire organization. 

In addition to an outstanding company culture, NIC Global offers other great benefits including:

Eligible for insurance 1st of the month after 30 days, including:

• Choice of two health insurance plans 
• Employer paid employee dental Insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability plans
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Federal health and dependent care savings accounts (FSA)

Eligible after 6 months:

• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement 

 Other benefits include PTO accrual of 80 hours in the 1st year, increasing with length of service milestones and 80 hours of holiday pay per year. 

2nd Shift Laser Operator-Starting pay of $22.50 per hour.  (Includes a $2.00 shift differential).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

•    Operates the CNC laser cutting machine and other machinery uses in the production process or assists other machine operators.

•    Has an understanding of laser machine operation, differences between cutting various alloys, and gauge of material.

•    Performs regular maintenance on the machine.

•    Programs, downloads, and edits console as required. Verifies the measurement of cut materials.

•    Works with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.

•    Works in a fast-paced environment with fast-changing priorities. 

•    Follows all safety rules and quality standards. 

•    Follows all company rules and policies. 

•    Upholds all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the responsibilities above.

•    This job description reflects the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required, based upon business needs, at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

•    Machine operation experience strongly desired

•    Requires the ability to program, download, and edit console as required.

•    Ability to verify the measurement of cut materials.

•    Mechanical aptitude required.

•    Must have good communication, organizational, and cross-training skills.

•    Ability to distinguish material types including Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper, and Brass.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift 40lbs with or without accommodations.

NIC Global Manufacturing Solutions. is a Drug Free company. Applicants under final consideration for employment and given a conditional offer of employment will be tested for illegal drug use. Employment offers will be withdrawn for applicants who test positive. 

Applicants who are offered employment with the Company will be subjected to a check of their background either by the Company or a third-party vendor. Based on the job classification, applicants and employees may be subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report, criminal history screening, education and credential verification, employment history verification, and department of motor vehicle check. The Company will review the relevant background information to select and retain the most qualified employees with the goal of maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Prior to the background check, the applicant will be required to complete an authorization form.