Fabrication - Laser Operator; 1st Shift

Overview

Lippert is excited to announce we will be relocating our Shiner, TX and Beeville, TX locations to Seguin, TX! This role will initially be based in Shiner, TX with a targeted relocation date of July 2026. Relocation and travel assistance will be available to Team Members if needed.

The fabrication team member is a laser operator responsible for loading, unloading, and operating equipment that cuts metal to make bumpers and grill guards.

Monday - Friday, 5:00am - 3:30pm

Pay: $17.50/hr

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or work piece placement according to required machining sequences
• Confer with shift leads and managers to resolve machine malfunctions or production obtain approval to continue production
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems
• Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts, using solvents or solutions and rags
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions
• Follow work instructions to operate machine control units to start and stop operation
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished work piece dimensions, or numerical control sequences
• Help to maintain necessary inventory of manufacturing supplies
• Assist with cycle counting of material to ensure inventory integrity
• Perform other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Repetitive use of hands to operate machines

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting preferred, but not required
• Previous experience with machinery, basic machine set up, and small power tools preferred, but not required
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Able to work and handle multiple job assignments, communicate in team setting, maintain a clean and organized workspace.

• Time management
• Customer focus
• Decision quality
• Displaying technical expertise
• Results, action oriented

The employee may be required to stand and/or walk for an average of eight (8) hours per day, and may be required to bend, stoop, or lean while performing normal job duties. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be highly conscious of safety.

This is a full-time position, with an average of 40 scheduled hours per week with the possibility of overtime as decided by a manager.

Manufacturing/industry experience preferred but not required.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring…