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Watson Custom Tanks
Day Shift 4x10 or 5x8 Availability
Pay: $20-$24/hr

We are currently seeking a Laser Operator (Amada Laser – 4i Control) to join our team. Laser Operators are a vital part of production, helping form and cut parts by operating machinery safely and accurately. Team members are assigned to a primary area, but are empowered to cross-train to learn additional machines and grow their skills. 

• Understand and follow all company procedures for safety. 
• Inspect work pieces to confirm they conform to specifications; adjust machine settings to correct errors. 
• Follow technical instructions and interpret engineering blueprints and technical terms. 
• Discern quality of parts and materials used in production. 
• Test finished products for defects. 
• Maintain the tools used to create products. 
• Keep a clean and well-maintained workspace. 

• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred 

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, shop floor documentation, customer specifications/diagrams, and instructions from supervisors/managers. 
• No experience required, but successful candidates must have the mechanical aptitude to manufacture high-quality parts. 

• MUST BE DEPENDABLE — our customers count on us to get the job done and it takes every one of us. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact and collaborate with a wide variety of internal personnel. 
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot. 
• Ability to interact professionally, appropriately, and courteously with customers, co-workers, and other outside parties. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Must show concern for quality and practice continuous improvement.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand and walk for extended periods; use hands to finger/handle/feel; reach with hands and arms; crouch and kneel; talk and hear. 
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally 50 pounds. 
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. 
• Safety is of utmost importance. Team members must follow safety procedures and use equipment/materials properly; must wear safety glasses and steel toe boots. 

• This position has no direct reports.

This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require other or different duties/tasks be performed.