AAI/Spalding - Laser Operator

AAI/Spalding is a leading sports equipment manufacturer located in Jefferson, Iowa and part of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. We currently have an opening for a Laser Operator . This position is responsible for operating a Class 4 Fiber Tube Laser to fabricate material per written instructions, schedules, and drawings to meet production demand. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a pay rate of $21.68 - 23.68/hour.

About Fruit of the Loom

As the official supplier to USA Gymnastics, NCAA, YMCA National Gymnastics Championships, and a partner of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG), AAI is committed to advancing the sport through grassroots initiatives and a legacy of quality, service, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Spalding , the world’s largest basketball equipment supplier and official backstop supplier of the NCAA, brings its renowned excellence to volleyball with premium products designed for high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.
• Specific 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 / 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.
• Includes removing burrs, sharp edges, rust or scale from materials.
• Accurately report labor performed daily and within reasonable standard 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-on-one basis.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide various units of measure.
• Must pass pre-employment skills testing.
• Job Experience Required One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance Vacation Paid holidays 401(k) Employee Assistance Program