CNC Laser Operator

CNC Laser Cutter TechnicianWe'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 UsThree-day weekends: Work Monday - Thursday, enjoy long weekends if you want them.Unlimited optional overtime: Consistent overtime can push earnings to $60 - $70kCompensation$23 – $26 / hrUnlimited optional overtimeUp to $70k / yr (assuming a 50-hour schedule with overtime)Shift2nd shift: Monday through ThursdayResponsibilitiesSetups: 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.RequirementsQualificationsRequiredHigh school diploma or GEDRead mechanical drawings and engineering blueprintsWork from digital cut filesUse tape measures and digital calipersLift and move materials up to 50 lbsStand for extended periods and repeat tasksSpot edge defects on cut partsPreferredExperience on any CNC flat laser: TRUMPF, Bystronic, Amada, Mazak, Laguna, Prima Power, Salvagnini, Mitsubishi, or LVDForklift experience moving pallets of sheet metalOverhead crane or jib crane rigging experienceExperience operating other CNC machineryFamiliarity with sheet metal cutting propertiesCNC nesting software or CAD/CAM experienceJob Type: Full-timePay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hourBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: In person