Job Description

Valley Craft Industries?a company of Ballymore Safety Products was founded in 1953.? Based in Lake City, MN, Valley Craft is a family-owned company renowned for its manufacturing capabilities and diverse product suite within the material handling, drum handling, and storage solutions space. The company has a strong reputation for producing high-quality metal fabrication products used in industrial and commercial applications

What We’re Looking For

Valley Craft Industries is in search of a Laser Operator. This position will set up, operate, maintain and clean the laser machine to cut parts that meet or exceed Valley Craft quality standards in a safe and efficient manner. Strong communication and interaction skills are needed. Troubleshooting and critical thinking skills are essential to develop solutions to problems that arise, while organizational skills are necessary to ensure work is done correctly, on time, and properly documented.?

What You’ll Do

Under the direct supervision of the department supervisor/team lead, you will operate, maintain and clean the laser machine.

What We Need From You

• Load and unload steel to and from the laser, sort parts as determined by the needs of the internal customer
• Inspect products that are produced and clean as needed to ensure no defects are passed on
• Responsible for quality control of product you produce. Make adjustments as necessary to ensure product is within desired specifications and reject product that is outside of desired specifications
• Notify Lead or other persons necessary if a safety or quality issue arises
• Oversee daily and weekly maintenance on equipment to ensure it is in good working condition
• Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area to the standards set by the area lead
• Be cooperative, positive, and respectful with coworkers and lead
• Assist with inventory cycle counts for your respective raw materials
• Train in new employees and assist with monitoring their quality
• Ensure all safety policies are followed, wear personal protective equipment and hold a high regard for the safety of others
• Responsible to inform the supervisor of any concerns that arise
• Participate in proper ergonomic practices as designed for this position
• Continuously seek out opportunities for self-improvement
• Assist in other areas as needed

Education/Experience And Must Haves

• 1 – 3 years of experience?
• Knowledge of metalworking industry, equipment, and processes
• Mechanical experience
• Forklift experience required
• Experience in use of hoist and other material moving equipment (floor jacks, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of electrical/hydraulic and mechanical components
• Knowledge of production processes related to warehouse equipment, material and product
• Ability to follow a schedule and to work as a team with the area lead to reach daily production goal
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to the trade
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and have basic math skills
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal, listening, written)
• Ability to work on a team and independently
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, or sit for long periods of time.?
• Must be capable of working in inclement conditions to include extreme hot and cold temperatures.?
• Must be able to work with arms above waist level
• Physical effort-? ability to lift up to 1OOlbs, frequently bend, twist, endure long periods of repetitive motion and stand on feet for 95% of the shift
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Pay:?$22.25 per hour
Schedule:?2nd Shift - 3:00 pm to 1:30 am M-Th? (OT as needed)

BENEFITS:

• Shift Differential
• PTO
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K plan
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Friendly, Collaborative Team Environment
• Personal and Professional Growth Potential ?
• Great work-life balance - NO WEEKENDS