**Job Title: Laser Operator** **Job Description** You will be working in a climate controlled fabrication shop operating a Mitsubishi fiber laser to cut metal materials to specifications. Job duties include loading materials into machine, setting up machine, adjusting machine settings and programs, nesting programs, and inspecting cut materials. Also, candidates could also assist with operating other fabrication machinery and using overhead cranes to lift materials. **Schedule:** 1st shift schedule ; Flexible start times ranging from 4AM to 7AM **Requirements** + 1 year of laser operating experience required (Amada, Mitsubishi, Trumpf, Bystronic, and other brands will be considered) + Experience with setting up machinery and adjusting programs preferred + Experience with nesting programs preferred + Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes preferred **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a flexible schedule as long as weekly hours are met. Work with a family-owned company that is currently growing and taking on additional outside work beyond its own product line. Also a company that offers great benefits including great insurance, competitive PTO, 401k match, HSA, and more. **Work Environment** Join a small manufacturing company with a total of 20 employees. This family-owned business primarily operates as a custom fabrication shop and takes on a variety of projects. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Appleton, WI. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Appleton,WI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026. **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.