Design / CNC Machine Operator
This position is currently CLOSED.

Job Description:

LaPorte Products is searching for highly motivated, responsible team players for full-time employment of entry-level, skilled, or highly skilled personnel as a Design / CNC Machine Operator.

Summary (Training Provided):

This candidate will assist with production operations and equipment while ensuring conformance to specifications. Prepare and cut raw material by operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine. Responsible for inspecting, testing and sampling materials or assembled parts or products for defects and deviations from specifications. This candidate will also work with our design department to assist in the design of patterns for boat covers, boat shades, storage bags, sandbags, webbing straps, umbrellas and more. Knowledge in using and operating Rhino6 and other CAD Software is a plus.

Task, Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Qualifications include the following but not limited to:

• Determine proper materials and patterns to be produced based on customer orders.
• Understand and enforce product specifications.
• Remove all products and materials that fail to meet specifications and assure changes meet production standards.
• Manage the inflow and outflow of incoming materials and work orders as well as completed products.
• Prepare, operate, and maintain several CNC machines in an efficient manner.
• Understand the specifications of the task at hand and desired results by reading technical drawings.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.
• Properly handle the equipment and supplies of the machine.
• Keep records accurately and thoroughly in the company log.
• Complete all responsibilities above quickly enough to maintain our high production goals.

Cultural Environment:

• Faith-based company
• Family-oriented
• Team goals
• Individual development

Requirements:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working a consistent schedule starting at 7 AM
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to spend long periods of time standing
• Extensive knowledge of current technology
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team
• Track record of over-achieving
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
• Works under immediate supervision and in a team environment
• Willing to be trained and receive instructions
• Dependable for being on time and ready to work with excellent record of attendance
• Applicants must be highly motivated
• Accountable to their own actions

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive pay (depending on experience).
• Family-friendly work schedule. Monday - Thursday 7 am to 4 pm and Friday 7 am to 1 pm.
• Two weeks of paid vacation (July 4th and Christmas).
• Eligible for bonuses after a 90-day probationary period.
• Paid Holidays (Good Friday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Etc.)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement Available