Laser Cutting & Profiling Specialist
Madison Heights, MI, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Direct Hire
$30/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Manufacturing - Other
First Shift (Day)
Madison Heights, MI, US
$30/hr
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Manufacturing - Other
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Pay Rate: $25/hr
Monday – Thursday 6:00AM – 4:30PM
Why you should apply to be a Profile Specialist:
- Competitive pay rate of $25/hour
- Opportunity to work with a respected industry leader in commercial truck equipment manufacturing
- Comprehensive benefits package, including generous 401(k) match and profit sharing for full-time employees
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities
- Collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement and empowered decision-making
- Supportive team culture that values your contributions and ideas
What’s a typical day as a Profile Specialist? You’ll be:
- Overseeing, operating, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting metal cutting operations across all phases of production
- Managing laser and profiling equipment to ensure efficient production, proper setup, nesting, and high-quality output
- Partnering with engineering on new product implementation and engineering change notices (ECNs)
- Leading preventive maintenance to maximize machine uptime and auditing PM duties
- Training operators on laser equipment, documenting training, and evaluating effectiveness
- Creating and modifying job instructions and work instructions for safe machine operation
- Maintaining inventory of consumables and training operators in their replacement and adjustment
- Providing hands-on production support by operating laser and press brakes equipment as needed
- Reporting production performance metrics, including downtime analysis, PM logs, efficiency, and utilization charts
- Communicating with other shifts and departments to maintain part quality standards
- Observing all safety rules and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions
- Establishing 5S organization for each profile table cell
- Operating fork trucks to assist with material handling
- Able to travel for training or knowledge sharing at other locations as needed
This job might be an outstanding fit if you:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Bring experience operating profiling equipment (Fiber, CO2)—knowledge of Cincinnati, Bystronic, Mitsubishi, and ProNext is a plus
- Are comfortable working overtime, alternate shifts, and weekends as needed to ensure full utilization of equipment
- Are able to move products of 50 pounds or more using hoists or carts
- Are detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to continuous improvement
- Possess strong communication and collaboration skills
- Are motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to a supportive team environment
What happens next
Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.
Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be Profile Specialist today!
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