Express Employment

Laser Operator – 2nd and 3rd Shift (Rantoul IL)

Company:

Express Employment

Location:

Champaign, IL, 61821

Payment:

$18 - $25

Payment Interval:

Hour

Schedule:

Full

Laser Operator – 2nd and 3rd Shift (Rantoul IL) Job Image
Located in Champaign , IL

Salary: $18 - 25/hr

We're hiring skilled Laser Operators to join a growing manufacturing team in Rantoul. This role is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, CNC/laser operation background, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

What You'll Do

  • Set up, operate, and maintain laser cutting equipment
  • Load programs and materials, monitor feed rates, and maintain cutting quality
  • Perform inspections per work order protocol to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Conduct routine and advanced maintenance: startup/shutdown, nozzle cleaning, window replacement, optics alignment, and troubleshooting pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical issues
  • Handle steel raw material and scrap, package finished parts with banding/shrink wrap
  • Support process improvement and safety initiatives

What We're Looking For

  • Education/Experience: 2-Year Machine Tool or CNC Technical Degree preferred; 3+ years laser/CNC experience strongly preferred
  • Forklift and crane operation certification a plus
  • Ability to read blueprints, use inspection tools, and apply math for measurements
  • Mechanical repair skills (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)
  • Comfortable with frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, squatting, and working in a manufacturing environment

Why Work With Us

  • Weekly pay
  • Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life
  • Referral bonuses available
  • Opportunity to grow your career with a leading manufacturing company

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Express Office: Champaign

1001 North Mattis Avenue

Champaign, IL 61821