CNC Laser Operator

Job Summary

Safely sets up and operates a 5-axis CNC laser to cut a variety of shapes and materials. CNC Laser Operator sets up, programs, and operates computer-controlled laser machines to cut according to blueprints, performing inspections, routine maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols for manufacturing precision component production.

Essential Functions

- Properly sets up tooling and laser for cutting operations

- Load materials, set laser power | speed | gas, and execute cutting|engraving programs

- Ensure laser consistently produces quality parts in the most efficient time

- Checks parts for quality and compliance with micrometers | calipers for accuracy

- Ability to programming CNC laser in G-Code

- Work with engineering to improve cutting operations

- Perform general preventative maintenance on machine

- Monitors usage on gases

- Adhere to strict workplace safety procedures

Knowledge and | or Experience

- Must possess a minimum of 5 years of CNC laser experience with sheet metal

- Programming experience

- Blueprint reading, GD&T and basic math

- Use measurement tools

- Experience with Mitsubishi lasers preferred

- Tool and die making experience preferred

- Technical aptitude (CNC machinery, CAD/CAM, measuring tools).

- Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

- High school diploma or technical certification often required.

- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, often with specific machine types

Supervisory Responsibilities

No direct supervisory responsibilities but must be able to conduct his | her day-to-day duties in a highly professional manner.

Requirements

- ITAR Set guidelines required for company work eligibility

- Strong Communication skills both Verbal and Writing

- Attendance and reliability a must, on time daily ready to work

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

- * ITAR Set guidelines required for company work eligibility

Education:

- High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

- CNC laser cutting: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

- Bilingual English | Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person