AAI/Spalding - Laser Operator

About the role

Operate a Class 4 Fiber Tube Laser to fabricate material per written instructions, schedules, and drawings to meet production demand at a leading sports equipment manufacturer in Jefferson, Iowa. AAI/Spalding is part of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., and serves as the official supplier to USA Gymnastics, NCAA, YMCA National Gymnastics Championships, and a partner of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG). Spalding is the world’s largest basketball equipment supplier and official backstop supplier of the NCAA.

Responsibilities

• Process cut work orders on tube laser to meet demand.
• Read and interpret work orders, including prints, bills of material, and routings.
• Set up nested files to save material and minimize waste.
• Change tooling such as nozzles, ceramics, lenses, etc.
• Load and unload materials.
• Monitor machine operations.
• Inspect materials and finished product to identify material defects and machine malfunctions.
• Effectively communicate defects and malfunctions to engineering and maintenance personnel.
• Perform machine diagnostics and scheduled operator maintenance functions.
• Perform calibration and related machine adjustments to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Keep machine and work area clean.
• Operate saws, drills, grinders, and other tooling to complete required tasks per work orders, including removing burrs, sharp edges, rust, or scale from materials.
• Accurately report labor performed daily and within reasonable standards set for parts produced.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to effectively read and interpret engineering drawings and production work instructions.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently.
• Ability to effectively communicate information on a one-to-one basis.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide various units of measure.
• Must pass pre-employment skills testing.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($21.68 - 23.68/hour).
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program.

Schedule

Full-time.