**Job Title: Flat Laser Operator**
**Job Description**
Join our expanding team as a Flat Laser Operator in our Marion facility. This role involves operating state-of-the-art laser equipment to produce precision parts for industrial and commercial industries. Be part of a family-owned company with over 40 years of industry experience, offering a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
**Responsibilities**
+ Produce parts and tools from metal or other materials using a CNC laser machine.
+ Review blueprints for the finished product and adjust the machine settings to control speed, material feed, and cutting path.
+ Ensure machines are properly set up, maintained, and stocked with necessary materials.
+ Perform periodic checks to ensure the machines are operating at full capacity and producing quality products.
+ Inspect finished products to ensure they are defect-free and ready for the next production step.
**Essential Skills**
+ At least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
+ Minimum 1-year experience operating a flat laser machine.
+ At least 3 years of experience with production machinery.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent.
+ Strong communication skills for problem-solving with teammates.
+ Self-motivated and proactive in staying busy.
+ Attention to detail, quality, and safety-conscious.
+ Experience with micrometers, calipers, and depth gauges.
+ Ability to analyze blueprints and knowledge of manufacturing equipment.
+ Aptitude for math, problem-solving, and computer skills.
+ Blueprint reading experience is a plus.
+ Experience with CNC equipment, machine operation, assembly, and hand grinders.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy working in a family-owned and operated company that values culture and supports growth. Benefit from medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a 401K. Take advantage of an annual $150 boot allowance and an incentive program, including a year-end bonus based on attendance, quality, and production output. Experience a supportive environment with a focus on in-house manufacturing and minimal outsourcing.
**Work Environment**
Work in a spacious 71,000 square foot job shop environment, primarily serving the automotive industry and other major clients. Collaborate with other welders in a fast-paced, yet easy-going atmosphere. Operate during the first shift, Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, with occasional Saturday shifts from 6 AM to 10 AM as needed. Dress code includes jeans, shirt, and steel-toed boots, with a uniform provided once hired directly.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Marion, OH.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Marion,OH.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.