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Job Title: 1st Shift Laser Operator

Job Description

This contract-to-hire role offers the opportunity to operate TRUMPF laser cutting equipment in a small, highly collaborative fabrication shop. You will review work orders and blueprints, run laser cutting machinery, and ensure parts meet precise specifications while maintaining a safe and organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders, engineering drawings, blueprints, and production schedules to understand job requirements and priorities.
• Load steel sheets onto TRUMPF laser cutting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Operate laser cutting machinery to produce parts according to specifications and quality standards.
• Remove completed parts from skeletons and stack finished material in an organized manner.
• Use roller tables and manual material handling techniques to move steel throughout the production process.
• Assist with pushing and pulling material weighing up to 217 lbs with another operator when required.
• Perform first-piece inspections and verify dimensions against prints and specifications.
• Use measuring tools including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to confirm part accuracy.
• Complete production paperwork and ERP documentation accurately and legibly.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, programmers, and teammates regarding production needs, issues, and quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on processes, equipment, and workflow.

Essential Skills

• 1+ year of laser operator experience, preferably operating TRUMPF laser equipment.
• Proficiency in laser operation, including setup, cutting, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and manufacturing work orders.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and height gauges.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Strong basic math skills to verify dimensions, quantities, and tolerances.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality parts.
• Ability to accurately complete production paperwork and ERP documentation.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with supervisors, programmers, and teammates.
• Consistent adherence to safety procedures and safe material-handling practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with TRUMPF laser cutting systems in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a small-shop or job-shop setting where flexibility and teamwork are essential.
• Comfort working with heavy materials and using roller tables and other manual material-handling tools.
• Willingness to learn advanced fabrication equipment and processes over time.
• Reliability and strong attendance, with interest in attendance incentive programs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small team environment where your work has a direct and visible impact every day. The organization provides strong support from experienced programming, maintenance, and leadership teams, helping you develop your skills on advanced fabrication equipment and processes. You can benefit from attendance incentive programs and boot voucher assistance, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being. The company is actively rebuilding and investing in a strong long-term culture, with leadership focused on finding the right people and setting them up for success.

Work Environment

This is a 1st shift position, working approximately 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a very small shop with only a few people on the manufacturing floor. The facility is not temperature controlled, with large bays that can be cold in the winter and warm in the summer, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures. You will work closely with TRUMPF laser cutting equipment, roller tables, and standard measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and height gauges. The environment emphasizes safety, hands-on work, and close collaboration among a small, tight-knit team.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Streetsboro, OH.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Streetsboro,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.