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About this Laser Operator - $1000 Hiring Bonus role at Clow

Clow · Onsite · Merrifield, Minnesota, United States

Clow is seeking experienced Laser Operators to join our manufacturing team in an advanced-level role. This position is responsible for independently operating laser cutting equipment, programming and adjusting jobs, and ensuring consistent production of high-quality precision parts in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will also take ownership of more complex work including programming, troubleshooting, prioritizing jobs across multiple machines, and supporting other operators as needed to maintain production flow and quality standards.

Available Shifts

  • Shift 16: 3:00pm – 1:00am, Monday – Thursday (+$1.25/hour shift differential)

Starting rate of pay: $20.14–$28.68 per hour base rate (based on experience).

What Your Day Looks Like

  • Independently set up and operate laser cutting machines to produce precision parts to print
  • Retrieve and stage raw materials using forklifts and cranes to support production flow
  • Load, adjust, and optimize laser programs for efficiency and quality
  • Create and modify programs using CAD and PEP software
  • Monitor multiple machines and prioritize jobs to maintain production schedules
  • Inspect finished parts and ensure compliance with quality standards
  • Troubleshoot cutting, programming, and quality issues as they arise
  • Remove excess material (detabbing), organize, and prepare parts for next operations
  • Support prototype, development, and production work across departments
  • Assist in double-checking parts and supporting other operators to maintain quality

Requirements

  • 2+ years of laser cutting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong ability to set up, operate, and troubleshoot laser equipment independently
  • Experience with CAD programming and production optimization (PEP or similar systems)
  • Ability to read and interpret prints, tolerances, and job specifications
  • Strong multitasking ability across multiple machines or job priorities
  • Experience using forklifts and cranes (or ability to obtain certification)
  • Strong attention to detail and accountability for quality output
  • Ability to identify and resolve production or programming issues in real time

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and handle materials up to 100 lbs
  • Frequent bending, reaching, material handling, and part movement
  • Required PPE: eye protection, hearing protection, MET guard safety shoes

Benefits

  • $1,000 Hiring Bonus – Paid after 6 months of employment. Offer valid for select positions hired between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2026.
  • Annual pay-for-performance increases
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • FSA/HSA options
  • Employer-paid life and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 24/7 on-site fitness center
  • Temperature-controlled facility

Clow Stamping Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, familial status, disability, genetic information, labor organization membership, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants and employees are evaluated based on their conduct, experience, and performance, in accordance with Company policies.

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About Clow

Clow is a top provider of full-service stamping and fabrication of metal components. As a leader in Modern Metalworks, Clow operates from their state-of-the-art, 396,000-square-foot facility in Minnesota that houses an expansive range of equipment, enabling capabilities such as stamping, welding, laser cutting, machining, forming, and in-house tooling. Clow is proud to have earned several top supplier awards. Innovation through automation drives their competitive edge, beginning with 24 automated work centers accounting for 16% of their production capacity. Backed by passionate people and relationship-first values, Clow leads with integrity and manufactures with pride. That’s what makes Clow, Clow—a team that works together, thinks differently, and stands apart.

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