LAI Offers a Fast-Paced, Flexible Work Environment

LAI offers opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment that supports employee well-being, promotes continuous improvement and encourages career development. As a national leader in non-conventional machining technology for contract manufacturing, specifically for complete part production, waterjet machining, laser machining, EDM, high-speed machining, five-axis machining, and much more, LAI offers exciting career opportunities at facilities located in Scarborough, Maine; Westminster, Md.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Phoenix, Ariz.; and Tucson, Ariz.

LAI is the premier manufacturer of precision engineered components and assemblies for aerospace, power generation, defense and other advanced technology industries. Our technology, engineering and manufacturing solutions are the lifeblood for a variety of mission-critical air, defense industry and power generation applications. LAI is growing rapidly with five operations and more than 200 employees across the US, we always on the lookout for top notch people to join our staff of dedicated professionals.  A generous benefits package is provided to all eligible employees, including retirement and incentive programs, health care and disability insurance, paid time off, holidays and leave, and educational and tool assistance programs.

Retirement and incentive programs:

• 401k investment plan offering a choice of 20 funds and 50-percent LAI matching program
• Employee Incentive Program, featuring monthly profit-sharing bonuses
• Additional monthly award incentives based on company performance



Health care and disability insurance:

• Comprehensive medical and dental care insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
• Short-term and long-term disability program premiums paid 100 percent by LAI



Paid Time Off policy:

• Paid vacation graduated up to six weeks
• Eight paid holidays a year


Additional:

• Flexible work arrangements available
• Tuition reimbursement
• Tool assistance program

LAI International, Inc.

Strategic Programs Manager

LAI International is seeking an experienced Strategic Programs Manager to join its dynamic and growing Strategic Products Group in Minneapolis, Minn. Location may be negotiable and could be based out of several different company locations. Travel is required.

The position is responsible for ensuring LAI effectively and efficiently meets all purchase contract requirements for strategic projects or customers while maintaining good vendor and customer relations. This includes performance to schedule and performance to cost.
The qualified candidate will maximize the efficiency of production manufacturing processes by applying statistical processes and principals of lean manufacturing in an organized and rigorous approach to eliminating variation and waste. The candidate will work on process development and transition to production for new technologies, and will prepare and maintain process documentation suitable for customer approval and production application. 

Detailed profile of position

If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, send your resume to: 
HR@LAIco.com | 410-857-0774 Fax
LAI is an EEO/AA employer 

Sales Representatives

LAI is in need of Sales Representatives to manage our ever-growing customer base and to continue to seek out new opportunities in sales. Our Sales Representatives are responsible for increasing LAI revenues in the manufacturing and product development market by establishing relationships with key customers, identifying and driving sales opportunities to effectively leverage resources within LAI to drive new business in contract manufacturing. A successful Sales Representative for LAI will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, three-plus years experience in manufacturing industry sales, exposure to a consultative sales methodology and working experience with sales force automation software, such as ACT, GoldMine and Salesforce.com, along with a proven track record of meeting or beating quota for high-value products or services and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and methods. Our Sales Representatives are responsible for developing territory sales action plans and executing the plans, expanding the existing customer base, building customer relationships, achieving quarterly and annual revenue goals, driving the sales process, managing major accounts, preparing performance reports, and working with internal technical teams to coordinate development and manufacture of customer product requirements. 

What LAI offers you:
- Competitive compensation and an incentive bonus based on your performance 
- Group medical and dental insurance 
- Life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100-percent company paid 
- 401K with a 50-percent match, up to 15 percent of employee contribution 
- Progressive paid time off, plus eight paid holidays 
- Tuition reimbursement 
- Flexible work location 

If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, send your resume to: 
HR@LAIco.com | 410-857-0774 Fax
LAI is an EEO/AA employer 

LAI East, Westminster, Md

Production Manager

This position is a line supervisor reporting to the Plant Manager. The primary purpose of the Production Manager is to direct the activities of the plant's production department through the Plant Manager and the Shift Supervisors. The position participates in the overall administration of the plant and is accountable for achieving and sustaining manufacturing excellence through continuous improvement in the areas of:
- Value-added productivity measurements, including operating gross margin, cost of quality, equipment utilization and value-added productivity.
- Customer satisfaction measurements, including on-time delivery, utilization of customer-provided material, defect rate and responsiveness to customer concerns.
- Success of the organization measured by absenteeism, employee turnover, voluntary overtime, relationship with other plant sites and promotions from within.

Detailed profile of position

If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, send your resume to: 
HR@LAIco.com | 410-857-0774 Fax
LAI is an EEO/AA employer  

CNC Machining Technicians/Waterjet Operators

Our manufacturing facilities have advanced waterjet and laser technologies to satisfy our customers and provide a rewarding work environment. We have a reputation for excellence throughout the world, and are seeking skilled CNC Machining Technicians/Waterjet Operators to join our operations.
 What you need to join our operations team: 
- A high school diploma--a certificate or associates degree in CNC machining is a plus
- One year or more of CNC machining, waterjet machine operation or laser technology experience is a plus 
- Skill in using hand inspection tools, reading blue prints and using CNC programs 
- Experience in operating and setting up high-tech machines, and following process documentation to achieve 100-percent compliance. 
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 is helpful

What LAI offers you: 
- Competitive compensation, plus the potential of a Monthly Incentive Bonus check 
- Group medical and dental insurance 
- Vision discount program
- Life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100-percent company paid
- 401K with a 50-percent match, up to 15 percent of employee contribution 
- Progressive paid time off policy plus eight paid holidays 
- Tuition reimbursement 
- A safe and clean working environment

If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, send your resume to: 
HR@LAIco.com | 410-857-0774 Fax
LAI is an EEO/AA employer 

LAI Midwest, Minneapolis, Mn

CNC Machining Technicians/Waterjet Operators

Our manufacturing facilities have advanced waterjet and laser technologies to satisfy our customers and provide a rewarding work environment. We have a reputation for excellence throughout the world, and are seeking skilled CNC Machining Technicians /Waterjet Operators to join our operations.
 
What you need to join our operations team: 
- A high school diploma-- a certificate or associates degree in CNC machining is a plus
- One year or more of CNC machining, waterjet machine operation or laser technology experience is a plus 
- Skill in using hand inspection tools, reading blue prints and CNC programs 
- Experience in operating and setting up high- tech machines, and following process documentation to achieve 100-percent compliance. 
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 is helpful

What LAI offers you: 
- Competitive compensation, plus a Monthly Incentive Bonus check 
- Group medical and dental insurance 
- Vision discount program
- Life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100-percent company paid
- 401K with a 50-percent match, up to 15 percent of employee contribution 
- Progressive paid time off policy plus eight paid holidays 
- Tuition reimbursement 
- A safe and clean working environment

If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, send your resume to: 
HR@LAIco.com | 410-857-0774 Fax
LAI is an EEO/AA employer