Bring Your Drive. Master the Skill. Build Your Career.
Turn your work ethic and drive to learn new skills into a lasting career with this industry leader. With company paid training and supportive work culture, you’ll learn all the fabrication skills you need to succeed. You’ll work on a variety of parts and projects expanding your expertise and keeping your daily work interesting and engaging. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits with a company where employees are heard, valued, and supported.
Harper Industries is looking for a mechanically inclined individual who is motivated to learn new things to join their team as a Laser Operator in Harper, KS.
If you are mechanically inclined, have a drive to learn new things, and are committed to consistently producing high-quality work, then Harper Industries wants to hear from you!
Familiarity with Fabrication equipment and/or experience with CNC Laser Cutting is a HUGE plus!
This is a 4-day workweek, 3rd shift opportunity.
Why You Should Join the Harper Industries Team:
- Competitive Pay: Earn between $19.80-$31.90 an hour (including a 10% shift differential) based on skills and experience. You will have the opportunity to earn more with a yearly bonus!
- Consistent Schedule: You will work a consistent 3rd shift schedule, 6:30pm-5:00am Monday-Thursday. Training will occur on the 1st shift.
- Paid Training: Harper Industries invests in your potential and career growth with company paid training and opportunities to advance your skills on multiple machines across the fabrication department.
- Own Your Work: You won’t feel like just another cog in the wheel. As the primary 3rd shift laser operator, you’ll have real ownership of your machine and take pride in the work you produce.
- Enjoy Variety: Work with a wide range of parts and projects instead of doing the same thing every day. This variety gives you opportunities to learn, problem solve, and keep your work interesting.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Take advantage of health, dental, and vision plans, 401k with company matching, HSA and FSA, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD, employee assistance programs, wellness membership, and PTO!
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate CNC laser cutting equipment, ensuring accuracy and part quality
- Set up and monitor machines based on job specifications and production requirements
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and job instructions
- Set up and operate CNC Plasma
- Perform quality checks using calipers, tape measures, and other tools
- Handle and organize materials before and after cutting
- Clean, deburr, and prepare parts for the next production phase
- Follow all safety guidelines and wear required PPE
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Perform basic machine maintenance and report issues promptly
About the Company:
Harper Industries is a values-driven manufacturer known for building innovative, high-quality equipment for agriculture, hydraulics, landscaping, and sports turf. Based in Harper, Kansas, the company brings together engineers, manufacturers, farmers, and ranchers to create products built for real-world use. With a strong focus on innovation, teamwork, and meaningful careers, Harper Industries offers employees the opportunity to make an impact while growing with a company that values their contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
