Entry Level Machine Operator
Laitram
New Orleans, LAFresher54m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Laitram Machine Shop has a position available for an Entry Level Machine Operator on our 2nd shift. This role involves the machining of various materials to produce parts meeting dimensional and workmanship standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Load and unload raw material and finished parts from CNC machine work-holding devices.
- Start and monitor machine cycles to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of completed parts.
- Accurately complete production transactions, including clocking on/off jobs, recording quantities, and completing required paperwork.
- Follow all safety procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of machines, tooling, and work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
- Remove chips, clean machine enclosures, and dispose of scrap material.
- Communicate machine, tooling, quality, or production concerns to the Production Lead, Machinist, or Supervisor.
- Support continuous improvement efforts.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to learn manufacturing processes.
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and working with fractions.
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Flexibility to support changing production priorities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
- Ability to perform essential job requirements, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
- Previous manufacturing, warehouse, machine operator, or production experience.
- Experience operating CNC equipment or other industrial machinery.
- Experience using basic inspection equipment such as calipers, rulers, or gauges.
- Basic blueprint reading skills.
- Technical school, vocational training, or coursework in machining or manufacturing technology.
- Forklift and overhead crane experience.