Laitram

🔍At a Glance

Company Name: Laitram Machine Shop
Location: New Orleans, LA 70123
Shop Type: OEM Manufacturing & Internal Production Machine Shop
Industries Served: Material Handling, Industrial Equipment, Food Processing, Automation & Manufacturing Technology
Typical Work: Prototype, R&D, Production Support, High-Mix Manufacturing
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Multi-Axis Machining, Custom Workholding, Process Development
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Tool Steel, Plastics, Specialty Materials
Certifications: Quality-Driven Manufacturing Environment
Shift Environment: Full-Time Manufacturing Operations

Laitram Machine Shop is the precision manufacturing division supporting Laitram's global family of companies from its headquarters in the New Orleans, Louisiana area.

For decades, Laitram has been recognized as an innovation-driven organization developing advanced technologies used throughout manufacturing, food processing, automation, material handling, and industrial operations worldwide. The machine shop plays a critical role in supporting these businesses by producing precision components, prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and production parts that help drive innovation across the organization.

Unlike many production-focused machine shops, machinists at Laitram often have the opportunity to contribute to new product development, process improvements, manufacturing innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives while working with advanced CNC equipment and modern manufacturing technologies.

The company has built a reputation for investing in both technology and people, creating an environment where skilled machinists can continue expanding their capabilities throughout their careers.

Machinists at Laitram work on a wide variety of manufacturing projects including:

Part Types

• Precision machined components
• Production support parts
• Prototype components
• Manufacturing tooling
• Fixtures and workholding solutions
• Custom engineered components

Production Style

• High-mix manufacturing
• Prototype and development work
• Production support machining
• Continuous improvement projects
• New product introduction support

Programming & Setup

• CNC machine setup and operation
• CAM programming support
• Process optimization
• Tooling and fixture development
• Manufacturing troubleshooting
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams

Materials Machined

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Tool Steels
• Engineering Plastics
• Specialty Materials

Laitram Machine Shop supports a broad range of manufacturing requirements including:

• CNC Milling
• CNC Turning
• Multi-Axis Machining
• Prototype Manufacturing
• Production Machining
• Custom Tooling & Fixtures
• Process Development
• Manufacturing Support Services

CNC Mills

• Advanced CNC Milling Centers
• Production CNC Milling Equipment

CNC Lathes

• CNC Turning Centers
• Production Lathe Equipment

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Multi-Axis Machining Systems
• FDM 3D Printing Technologies
• Automated Inspection Equipment

Inspection & Support Equipment

• Precision Measurement Equipment
• Manual CMM Systems
• Automated CMM Systems
• Quality Control Systems

CAM Software

• Advanced CAM Programming Platforms

Programming

• G-Code & M-Code Programming
• CNC Process Development
• Manufacturing Optimization

Inspection Systems

• Precision Inspection Equipment
• CMM Inspection Systems
• GD&T-Based Quality Verification

Laitram Machine Shop maintains a strong commitment to quality and process control through:

• Precision inspection procedures
• First-article inspection processes
• In-process quality verification
• Manual and automated CMM inspection
• GD&T-driven manufacturing standards
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Structured manufacturing workflows

Machinists work in a quality-focused environment where precision, repeatability, and craftsmanship are valued at every stage of production.

Machinists choose Laitram because of the company's long-term commitment to employee development, innovation, and manufacturing excellence.

What Stands Out

• Modern CNC machining environment
• Advanced manufacturing technology
• Stable long-term career opportunities
• Opportunities to learn programming and process development
• Exposure to prototype and innovation-focused projects
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing education support
• Strong culture of continuous improvement
• Collaborative engineering and manufacturing teams

Outstanding Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-Campus Fitness Center
• On-Campus Pharmacy
• Wellness Center
• IVF Benefits
• Stem Cell Treatment Benefits
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package

For machinists looking to grow their skills while working for an innovative manufacturing organization, Laitram offers a unique opportunity to build a long-term career in a technology-driven environment.

Laitram Machine Shop is currently hiring for:

• CNC Machinist 3 – Lathe Team
• CNC Machinist 4 – Lathe Team

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Laitram Machine Shop on hireCNC.