career opportunities

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, including  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 a leading contract 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. With five operations and more than 200 employees across the United States, we are always looking 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
  • 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
  • 10 paid holidays a year


    • Additional:

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

LAI International, Inc.


Sales Representatives

LAI needs Sales Representatives to manage our 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 and executing territory sales action 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 
- Progressive paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays 
- Tuition reimbursement 
- Flexible work location 

Qualified and interested applicants may send resumes to: 
HR@LAIco.com
410-857-0774 Fax
LAI is an EEO/AA employer 

Rich Technology International,
An LAI International Company,
Scarborough, ME


Manufacturing Process Engineers

LAI has openings for Manufacturing Process Engineers who will be responsible for providing theoretical and hands-on engineering expertise for our contract manufacturing services on all aspects of operations to include materials, equipment, tooling, fixtures, maintenance and manufacturing process flow. The position will have direct interface with manufacturing to support operations, interact with our customers on issues and opportunities, and confer with material, equipment and service suppliers. The process engineer will contribute on cost estimating, develop and implement data collection and process controls for operations, participate in the development of process documentation to be used in manufacturing and design and conduct experiments for new process development and product creation. 
Successful candidates will have a bachelor of science degree in engineering and a minimum of five years experience in manufacturing with a Six Sigma Black Belt certificate highly preferred. Candidates must be experienced in DOE, SPC and FMEA, and with CAD tools such as Catia, Pro-E and Unigraphics, along with standard Microsoft Office tools. Experience in lean manufacturing concepts and implementation of same, project management, CNC programming with G and M codes, CNC motion systems is necessary, with exposure to waterjet machining highly desired. Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to solve issues with a sense of urgency is necessary for this position. 
What does LAI offer you? A competitive compensation and benefit package, which includes monthly cash incentives as our operations exceed stated objectives. A 401k program; a progressive paid-time-off policy and the ability to make a difference in our right-sized operations.  

What LAI offers you:
- Competitive compensation  
- Group medical and dental insurance 
- Life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100-percent company paid 
- 401k 
- Progressive paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays 
- Tuition reimbursement 
- Flexible work location 

Qualified and interested applicants may send resumes to: 
HR@LAIco.com
410-857-0774 Fax
LAI is an EEO/AA employer 

LAI East, Westminster, MD


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 
- Group medical and dental insurance 
- Vision discount program
- Life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100-percent company paid
- 401k  
- Progressive paid time off policy plus 10 paid holidays 
- Tuition reimbursement 
- A safe and clean working environment

Qualified and interested applicants may send resumes 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 
- Progressive paid time off policy plus eight paid holidays 
- Tuition reimbursement 
- A safe and clean working environment

Qualified and interested applicants may send resumes to: 
HR@LAIco.com
 410-857-0774 Fax
LAI is an EEO / AA employer