Thorlabs
General Helper - 2nd Shift
Newton, New Jersey · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a maintenance shop or manufacturing environment.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
About the job
Supports CNC machinists and machine-shop production through material handling, machine operation, finishing, and general maintenance.
What you'll do
- Clean and maintain work areas; unload and deliver stock and materials to machines.
- Operate manual and CNC machines, deburr parts, and use a laser engraver with guidance as needed.
- Finish machined parts through tumbling, polishing, and bead blasting.
What they ask for
- At least 1 year of experience in a maintenance shop or manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions and solve practical problems.
- Ability to work safely with job-related equipment and required personal protective equipment.
Pay
USD 18.00 per hour base pay; USD 3.50 per hour shift differential
Tools
manual equipment, CNC machines, laser engraver
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