Laser Operator - Wayland/2nd shift - Center Mfg

Our growing company is seeking to hire a 2^nd shift Laser Operator at our Wayland Michigan location.

This position has a unique schedule:  One week will work 3 days p/week, the next week will work 4 days p/week -that gives you a 3-day weekend every other week.  The scheduled hours are 6pm to 6am.

In addition to a great starting pay of at least $21 p/hour, for working 2^nd shift you receive an additional $1.50/hour shift premium.

**$1,000 Sign-on Bonus**

**Paid Vacation upon hire, Benefits after 30 days**

Why Work for MEC?

We don’t want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 14 years in a row. In fact, you can find MEC on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MEC). This would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from our 2,500 plus team members. We’re also proud to be a company that is highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located. 

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 22 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers.

A role like this comes with some important responsibilities which include:

• Use hard gages and calipers to confirm part quality
• Utilize forklift and crane to load material into machine
• Operate and troubleshoot machine parameters to ensure premium part quality
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and typically set up multiple jobs per day
• Utilize prints and work instructions to determine cutting specifications

• Ability to understand work orders and follow instructions
• Work with little direction (other than standard procedures)
• Having laser experience is preferred, especially Tube Laser
• Ability to understand and follow at MEC safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate a dedication to achieving results and be able to sustain high drive and energy
• Knowledge of tubular steel manufacturing and fabrication processes is a PLUS!