We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn’t believe. At Roush, you’re part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovated solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.
The Laser Operator II will operate laser cutting machines to produce precision-cut components while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role includes independent task execution, responsibility for machine setup, monitoring, and basic maintenance. In addition to hands-on production responsibilities, this position offers the opportunity to take on expanded responsibilities over time — including mentoring junior operators, supporting process improvements, and contributing to effective workflow within the Fabrication Department. Candidates who demonstrate strong technical ability, initiative, and communication skills will have a clear pathway to increased responsibilities, and advancement into roles such as Team Lead.
As a Laser Operator II, you will:
- Set up, start up, and operate laser cutting equipment (Amada, Mitsubishi)
- Effectively comprehend & execute work order instructions per schedules
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and work instructions
- Read cut sheets to ensure the correct material and quantities are being used
- Monitor machine performance, including pressures, gauges, alarms, tip-ups, and cutting
quality - Inspect parts per work instruction for dimensional conformity
- De-burr, grind, and finish metal components as required
- Ensure material, quantity, and cut accuracy match specifications
- Perform routine machine checks and basic preventative maintenance
- Communicate machine issues and support troubleshooting
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and participate in daily shop clean-up
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the fabrication department
To be considered a Laser Operator II, you will need:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years of laser machine experience
- Advanced math skills and mechanical aptitude
- Intermediate technical knowledge with reading, understanding blueprints, schematics, and knowledge of laying out material, taking measurements using a tape measure or scale
- Ability to operate a Hi-Lo and overhead crane
- Strong customer service skills, detail oriented, good communication skills
A successful candidate may also have:
- Ability to work overtime as needed including weekends
- Familiarity with nesting components using CAD/CAM or laser cutting software (e.g., Amada
AP100, Amada VPSS, SigmaNEST, or similar)
Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/
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Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.
