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2D Laser Machine Operator

IDM Manufacturing
Bouton, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

About us

IDM Manufacturing is a small manufacturing business located near Bouton, IA. We are innovative and customer centric.

Our work environment includes:

  • On-the-job training
  • Safe work environment
  • Growth opportunities

Essential Functions/Duties:

- Calibrate, maintain, and operate a CNC thermal cutting laser

- Load material based on production schedule

- Run scheduled programs

- Organize finished cut parts and assist in staging for further production

- Monitor and adjust machine settings to ensure parts are cutting in tolerance

- Inspect and measure finished products for quality, accuracy, and conformance with quality control and production requirements

- Deburr and clean parts

- Assist the blanking and bending department as needed

- Use hand tools and power tools to complete projects

- Complete projects within timelines or deadlines to meet production requirements and demands

- Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other moving equipment to move and/or unload materials as needed

- Follow all safety protocols and use required PPE

- Maintain a clean and safe work area

Requirements

- High school degree or GED is required

- Proven experience as a CNC thermal cutting laser operator or similar role (3 years minimum)

- In-house certification of forklift and other applicable machinery is required

- Strong knowledge of fundamentals of CNC operation and G-code operation

- Strong communication skills

- Ability to read tape measure and do basic math to ensure accuracy

- Familiarity with different types of metals and their properties

- Skilled in using hand tools and power tools

- Ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete projects on time

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work

- Ability and willingness to learn and implement safety rules, regulations, and procedures and quality control practices

- Physical stamina to stand, bend, lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs consistently), and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time

-Physical stamina to occasionally grasp, push, pull, flip, and lift sheet metal and other materials that exceed 100 lbs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties, functions, or responsibilities which may change or be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

If you are a skilled Laser Operator looking for a challenging opportunity with room for growth, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 55 per week

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • laser operator: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Bouton, IA 50039: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35

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