**Job Title: Laser Operator** **Job Description** The Laser Operator will be responsible for setting up, adjusting, checking out programming, and operating CO2 gas laser devices. The role includes programming all machine axes, coordinating or operating any support equipment associated with the primary machine, diagnosing and adjusting needed changes using various measuring methods, and confirming part numbers and quantities to be produced. **Responsibilities** + Program all machine axes + Program, coordinate, or operate any support equipment associated with the primary machine + Diagnose and adjust needed changes using romer, layout, check gage, assembly fixture, or any other required measuring method + Determine what machine is to be utilized, how parts are to be run, confirm part number, quantity to be produced, and ensure engineering change number corresponds with the work order, layout, and print + Follow machine pre-operation checking procedures + Perform all required preventative maintenance + Clean and maintain machines optics + Inspect parts produced per company protocol + Follow daily production schedules + Ensure correct cutting parameters are used + Operate additional support equipment + Move production materials as needed + Travel may be required for training **Essential Skills** + Experience in laser operation + Proficiency in reading blueprints + Machine operation skills + Inspection and troubleshooting capabilities + Programming experience **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to perform preventative maintenance + Knowledge of cleaning and maintaining machine optics + Capability to inspect parts according to company protocol + Familiarity with daily production schedules + Experience in operating additional support equipment + Willingness to travel for training **Why Work Here?** As a full-time employee, you will enjoy 72 hours of combined paid vacation, personal time, and flex time in your first year. Our company offers numerous advancement opportunities and a referral bonus program with no limit. We provide boot discounts, company events, holiday turkeys, Christmas giveaways, and anniversary gifts. Additionally, we offer comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, family life insurance, legal insurance, pet insurance, critical illness, hospital insurance, and accident insurance. **Work Environment** The work environment is a non-climate controlled facility. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmers Branch, Texas. **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.