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Laser Machine Operator
@ WGI Group
Winkler, Manitoba
Overview
WGI Group is hiring a full-time Laser Machine Operator to set up, run and maintain a laser cutting machine. The work includes loading programs, adjusting parameters, monitoring cuts, de-burring parts and meeting daily production and quality goals. Overtime is required as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Set up, adjust and prepare laser machine production runs
- Load programs and set material and machine parameters
- Monitor laser cutting and de-burr parts
- Maintain daily production and quality targets
- Provide maintenance requests and complete quality checks
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Laser machine operator experience preferred
- Ability to read and understand shop drawings
- Experience with routine maintenance operations
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Education | High school (required) |
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WGI Group
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 46 |
Reports to: Team Manager
Summary: The Laser Machine Operator is required to ensure the safe, efficient operation, cleaning of and running adjustments for their machine. Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of the laser machine, and prescribed quantity and quality of product produced. Other responsibilities include troubleshooting machine basic performance, making adjustments and calling for additional resources as required.
Core Competencies
•Quality Orientation
•Time Management
•Creative and Innovative Thinking
•Problem Solving
•Accountability and Dependability
•Operating Equipment
•Ethics and Integrity
•Planning and Organizing
•Communication
•Team Work
Job Duties
•Set-up, adjust and prepare the production run for the laser machine.
•Ensure proper tooling is selected, and adjusted according to specifications.
•Set-up and adjust material and machine parameters in preparation of optimal production run.
•Locate and upload the proper program for the laser production run.
•Monitor the laser cutting process to ensure optimal laser cutting conditions.
•De-burr parts with grinder or file, as necessary.
•Maintain high production numbers for daily goals
•Produce product with an emphasis on quality
•Provide feedback and maintenance requests to improve machine performance
•Complete all assigned Quality checks
•Participate in training and cross training, improvement initiatives including health and safety and quality improvement
•Adhere to all workplace safety policies, compliances and regulations
•Use all required safety equipment, e.g. Steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses / goggles, etc.
Requirements
•High School diploma, GED or equivalent
•Experience as a laser machine operator preferred
•Ability to read and understand shop drawings
•Able to work as a functioning member of a team
•Strong work ethic
•Ability to work independently in a busy environment
•Experience with routine maintenance operations
•Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
•Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
•Able to work well under pressure
•Strong attention to detail
Work Conditions
•Physical ability to lift up to 50lb
•Safety equipment may be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
•Overtime as required
•Hazards associated with the trade
Meridian Manufacturing Inc., supports employees and candidates by providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
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