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CNC Laser Cutter Technician

$60k - $70k

Colorwave

CNC Laser Cutter Technician

We're hiring CNC Laser Cutter Technicians for our architectural metal fabrication shop in Nashville. You'll set up and run CNC flat lasers Amada, Trumpf, and Bystronic cutting aluminum, steel, and stainless sheet into components for architectural facades. You'll load programs at the controller, set focal points and assist gas for the material and thickness, and inspect first articles against engineering blueprints before the batch runs. Profiles encouraged to apply: CNC machine operators, flat laser operators, sheet metal fabricators, and tradespeople who have moved sheet metal with cranes or forklifts.

Why Join Us

  • Three-day weekends: Work Monday - Thursday, enjoy long weekends if you want them.
  • Unlimited optional overtime: Consistent overtime can push earnings to $60 - $70k

Compensation

  • $23 $26 / hr
  • Unlimited optional overtime
  • Up to $70k / yr (assuming a 50-hour schedule with overtime)

Shift

  • 2nd shift: Monday through Thursday

Responsibilities

  • Setups: Set up CNC flat lasers for each material and thickness.
  • Machine Operation: Run the laser and watch for burrs or edge defects.
  • Blueprint Reading: Work from engineering blueprints and dimensional tolerances.
  • Program Handling: Upload digital cut files into the CNC controller.
  • Inspection: Perform first article inspections with calipers and tape measures.
  • Material Handling: Load sheet with forklifts, cranes, or suction lifters.
  • Parts Handoff: Label and stage finished parts for the press brakes.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Clean machine slats and check lens wear routinely.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Read mechanical drawings and engineering blueprints
  • Work from digital cut files
  • Use tape measures and digital calipers
  • Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
  • Stand for extended periods and repeat tasks
  • Spot edge defects on cut parts

Preferred

  • Experience on any CNC flat laser: TRUMPF, Bystronic, Amada, Mazak, Laguna, Prima Power, Salvagnini, Mitsubishi, or LVD
  • Forklift experience moving pallets of sheet metal
  • Overhead crane or jib crane rigging experience
  • Experience operating other CNC machinery
  • Familiarity with sheet metal cutting properties
  • CNC nesting software or CAD/CAM experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Work Location: In person

Colorwave
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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