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Shadow Plastics Inc.

Laser Assistant- 2nd shift

Shadow Plastics Inc., Campia, Wisconsin, United States

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Location: Rice Lake facility, 230 W Coleman St, Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA

At RLWS, the Laser Assistant helps with general operation of the lasers and other machinery, and operates overhead cranes to load steel and remove completed parts. Other duties include operating basic level machines such as cutoff saws, drill presses and semi-auto grinders, and moving parts to stocking locations. The Laser Assistant works in a manner in which quality of work and safety are top priorities. This is achieved by following safety procedures and work instructions and keeping the work area clean and organized. The Laser Assistant works in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Job Functions

Operate the overhead crane to move material

Unload the laser table by hand and by using the overhead crane

Transport product to the proper stocking location

Operate the forklift to move product to staging area, and stocking location

Must be able to work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload

Unload skeletons and scrap material from the laser table and bring to scrap location

Assist with cleaning the laser each night and maintain a clean and organized work area

Provide support and resources to the laser operator as needed

Operate power tools and basic hand tools

Must have ability to read and speak English

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Constant standing and walking on concrete floor

Constant handling and gripping of parts, drill press, overhead crane remote and pallets

Frequent use of near vision to inspect parts, read blueprints and other manufacturing documentation

Frequent use of spatial and form perception while placing parts in their correct locations

Frequent lifting and carrying of items under 10 pounds

Frequent pushing or pulling of carts and laser doors

Frequent reaching below shoulder for parts

Frequent 1- or 2-foot action and use of far vision and depth perception while driving forklift

Frequent bending/stooping, crouching and twisting while gathering parts or cleaning

Occasional lifting and carrying of items 11-50 pounds

Work in a fast-paced environment independently but with a team to meet deadline pressures

Work environment is inside a manufacturing facility that can have temperature extremes fluctuating seasonally, continuous manufacturing noise and dust, and contains sharp tools, thermal energy and hazardous machines including the laser itself in which a pacemaker cannot be near when the laser doors are open and the laser is in operation

Personal protective equipment required for this position includes safety glasses, composite or steel-toed shoes, gloves and hard hat (job specific)

RLWS is a successful, energetic, customer-driven organization that offers competitive wages, great working conditions, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, disability, life, 5 weeks PTO, holidays, profit sharing, 401k, and wellness benefit programs.

If you need assistance with your application, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems at (800) 472-6703.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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