career opportunities

LAI Offers a Fast-Paced, Flexible and Rewarding 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 an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer .

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 employs more than 200 people across the United States. LAI is continuously 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 selection of 20 funds and 50-percent LAI matching program
  • Employee Incentive Program, featuring monthly profit-sharing bonuses

    • Health care insurance and wellness programs:

  • Comprehensive medical and dental care insurance coverage
  • Fitness center incentives
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care
  • Short-term and long-term disability program premiums paid 100 percent by LAI
  • Employee assistance counseling program
  • Team LAI health and wellness program

    • Life insurance and travel programs:

  • Life insurance coverage
  • Business travel accident coverage
  • Travel Assistance Program for travel planning and emergency medical assistance

    • Paid time off program:

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


    • Additional:

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

rich Technology International, Scarborough, ME


Manufacturing Operations Leader


This position reports to the V.P. of Continuous Improvement and V.P. of Manufacturing Excellence. Executing the corporate strategic plan, the Manufacturing Operations Leader's primary purpose is to direct the activities of the plant's manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, facilities and equipment maintenance, and other manufacturing support functions. The position is accountable for achieving and sustaining manufacturing excellence via continuous improvement in the areas of through-put generation, resource management and control of operating expenses. The position is also accountable for customer satisfaction measurements, including on-time delivery, utilization of customer-provided material, defect rate and responsiveness to customer concerns.

Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor of science degree with a concentration in science, mathematics or manufacturing technology
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with ISO 9002 standards and processes
  • Ability to read and interpret machining blueprints and specifications 
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis methods
  • Familiarity with the principals of lean manufacturing and theory of constraints
  • Familiarity with ERP Systems with Syteline experience highly desired
  • U.S. citizenship

To learn more about the position see Position Profile: Manufacturing Operations Leader.


If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, e-mail your résumé to: 

LAI Human Resources Department | HR@LAIco.com



CNC Technician


LAI International’s Scarborough, Maine, location — Rich Technology International — seeks CNC Technicians. Duties include setting up and operating multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tools, including CNC lathes and mills, and machining centers to machine parts to specification. The position requires benching, cleaning and inspecting machined parts. Duties include maintaining process documentation and in-process quality. The use of hand inspection tools, and understanding of blueprints and CNC programs are required.  


If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, e-mail your résumé to: 
LAI Human Resources Department | HR@LAIco.com


LAI East, Westminster, MD


Manufacturing Operations Leader


This position reports to the V.P. of Continuous Improvement and V.P. of Manufacturing Excellence. Executing the corporate strategic plan, the Manufacturing Operations Leader's primary purpose is to direct the activities of the plant's manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, facilities and equipment maintenance, and other manufacturing support functions. The position is accountable for achieving and sustaining manufacturing excellence via continuous improvement in the areas of through-put generation, resource management and control of operating expenses. The position is also accountable for customer satisfaction measurements, including on-time delivery, utilization of customer-provided material, defect rate and responsiveness to customer concerns.

Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor of science degree with a concentration in science, mathematics or manufacturing technology
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with ISO 9002 standards and processes
  • Ability to read and interpret machining blueprints and specifications 
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis methods
  • Familiarity with the principals of lean manufacturing and theory of constraints
  • Familiarity with ERP Systems with Syteline experience highly desired
  • U.S. citizenship

To learn more about the position see Position Profile: Manufacturing Operations Leader.


If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, e-mail your résumé to: 

LAI Human Resources Department | HR@LAIco.com



CNC Technician


LAI International’s Westminster, Md., location seeks CNC technicians. Duties include setting up and operating multi-axis computer numerical controlled machine tools, including CNC lathes and mills, and machining centers to machine parts to specification. The position requires benching, cleaning and inspecting machined parts. Duties include maintaining process documentation and in-process quality. The use of hand inspection tools, and understanding of blueprints and CNC programs are required.  


If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, e-mail your résumé to: 
LAI Human Resources Department | HR@LAIco.com


LAI Midwest, Minneapolis, MN


Buyer Planner


LAI International is seeking an experienced Buyer Planner to join its dynamic and growing Midwest manufacturing facility, Fridley, Minn. 

The successful candidate will, under limited supervision and own initiative, be able to perform daily sales order and work order entry as well as purchase material to jobs in a timely manner.  This candidate will schedule work orders in Production and will track status daily to ensure schedules are being met.  The candidate will also be required to track purchase order status as well as vendor performance and work to reduce costs and lead times.  Strong organizational and communication skills are a must as well as the ability to pay attention to detail.  The candidate should have at least 2 years experience in manufacturing scheduling and purchasing.  APICS certification preferred as well as experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies.  The tasks will typically fall into the following categories:

•    Entry of sales order and work orders into ERP system
•    Release and scheduling of work orders
•    Electronic document typing and data entry
•    Hard copy file maintenance and processing
•    Purchase order processing for work order material and controlled inventory
•    Place purchase orders, track usage, obtain proof of delivery, set up, modify and maintain suppliers, obtain price quotes interface with internal and external customers, suppliers and vendors.

College degree or equivalent work experience required. 2+ years experience in procurement or procurement support function. APICS experience and exposure to Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodology preferred.  Must be a citizen of the United States.

To learn more, see the Position Profile: Buyer Planner.

If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, e-mail your résumé to: 
LAI Human Resources Department | HR@LAIco.com



Third-Shift CMM Flow Operator


LAI International's Fridley, Minn., location seeks a Third-Shift CMM Flow Operator to perform airflow testing of parts using the Universal Airflow Test Stand and to support customer program functions as assigned by the program manager. The operator will assist the Quality Assurance Department as needed. Duties and responsibilities include accurate and timely recording of all required data, ability to assist program managers with in-process inspections, repairs, secondary operations, packaging and other duties as assigned. Requirements include following all relevant LAI and ISO standards and procedures, familiarity with 5-S and Lean manufacturing standards. The applicant’s education requires a high school diploma or general education degree, or one- to three-months related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 


If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, e-mail your résumé to: 
LAI Human Resources Department | HR@LAIco.com


CNC Waterjet Machine Technicians


LAI International’s Fridley, Minn., location seeks CNC Waterjet Machine Technicians for first, second and third shifts. Responsibilities include operating computer numerically controlled abrasive waterjet machinery to cut and drill a variety of materials to customer requirements. Technicians must be able to read production sheets to determine specified operation codes and enter commands to retrieve programmed instructions. Technicians also must be able to collect in-process data to support statistical process analysis andcontrol, and examine components for defects and completeness of operations. The applicant’s education requires a high school diploma or general education degree, or one- to three-months related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


If you have the knowledge, skills and desire to join our growing company, e-mail your résumé to: 
LAI Human Resources Department | HR@LAIco.com