Mazak Laser Operator - Experienced

Mazak Fiber Laser Operator – Cut Steel. Build Big Things.

Looking for more than just another laser operator job?

At Checkpoint Welding & Fabrication, you'll cut the components that become some of the toughest heavy industrial equipment in the Midwest. From thick plate and structural components to custom fabrications for demanding industrial environments, your work matters.

We're a family-owned company with 40 years of serving the heavy industrial market, and we're looking for an experienced Mazak Fiber Laser Operator to join our team.

What You'll Be Doing

* Operate and set up a Mazak Fiber Laser (or similar CNC fiber laser)

* Cut heavy plate and sheet steel for industrial fabrication projects

* Load and unload steel plate using forklifts and material handling equipment

* Read engineered drawings and work orders to produce accurate parts

* Inspect finished parts using calipers, tape measures, and precision measuring tools

* Keep quality high and production moving

* Work safely while helping build projects that stand up to the toughest industrial environments

What We're Looking For

* Experience operating Mazak or similar CNC fiber laser equipment

* Ability to read blueprints and engineered drawings

* Experience with AutoCAD or similar drawing software is a plus

* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

* Forklift experience

* Comfortable working with heavy steel materials

* Dependable, safety-minded, and takes pride in producing quality work

Why Checkpoint Welding?

We're not a giant corporation. We're a growing fabrication company where skilled people make a real impact.

We offer:

* Competitive compensation with a yearly wage package starting at $60,000 (based on experience)

* Paid Time Off

* Paid Holidays

* 401(k) with Company Match

* Health, Dental & Life Insurance

* Profit Sharing

* Year-End Bonus

* Stable, year-round work

* Opportunity to work on challenging heavy industrial projects

Join a Shop That Builds the Tough Stuff.

If you enjoy working with heavy steel, precision equipment, and seeing your work become part of major industrial projects, we'd like to meet you.

Apply in person:

Checkpoint Welding & Fabrication

2313 North 2nd Street

Minneapolis, MN 55411

Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Convert 1/8" and 1/2" to decimals
• What daily preventive maintenance do you perform on a Mazak Fiber Optic Laser before running the machine for the day?
• Which specific Mazak laser models have you operated and what generation of CNC controls are you most familiar with?

Work Location: In person