Direct Hire - Laser Operator Programmer - Decatur , AL - $35/hr

Title: Laser Operator Programmer

Location: Decatur, AL 35601

Duration : Full Time

Salary : $35/hr with benefits plus possible over time

Monday -Thursday 5am – 2pm and Friday 6am-10am

Position Summary

The Laser Welding Machine Operator and Programmer will program, set up, operate, and monitor TRUMPF laser welding equipment. Responsibilities include developing and optimizing programs, reviewing SolidWorks models and engineering drawings, setting welding parameters, verifying fixtures and part alignment, troubleshooting process issues, and inspecting completed welds.

Essential Duties

• Program, set up, operate, and troubleshoot TRUMPF laser welding equipment.
• Develop, modify, test, and maintain programs using TRUMPF software.
• Review SolidWorks models, CAD data, drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and BOMs.
• Establish weld paths, sequences, speeds, power, focal position, and shielding-gas parameters.
• Conduct program prove-outs, first-piece runs, and in-process inspections.
• Load, fixture, align, and position components for welding.
• Monitor weld quality and correct routine programming, fit-up, alignment, and process issues.
• Identify common weld defects and perform dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and weld gauges.
• Maintain accurate, revision-controlled programs, setup sheets, parameters, and inspection records.
• Assist Engineering and Quality with process development, prototypes, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and fixture improvements.
• Optimize programs and processes to improve quality, cycle time, scrap, and equipment utilization.
• Perform basic equipment inspections, cleaning, optical checks, and preventive maintenance.
• Safely handle materials and use forklifts, cranes, hoists, or other equipment when trained and authorized.
• Maintain 5S, safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience programming, setting up, or operating CNC laser welding, robotic welding, CNC laser processing, or comparable automated equipment.
• Experience with TRUMPF laser welding equipment and programming software, or comparable systems.
• Hands-on SolidWorks experience with 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T, weld symbols, BOMs, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of laser welding, sheet-metal fabrication, fit-up, tolerances, and weld defects.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, computer, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Associate degree or technical training in welding, manufacturing, CAD, CNC, robotics, mechatronics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of automated laser welding experience.
• TRUMPF TruTops or TruTops Boost experience.
• Advanced SolidWorks and fixture-design experience.
• Robotic or multi-axis welding programming experience.
• Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous-improvement experience.
• Forklift, crane, or hoist certification.

Safety & Physical Requirements

• Follow laser safety, machine guarding, LOTO, PPE, compressed-gas, ventilation, and material-handling procedures.
• Never bypass safety guards, interlocks, sensors, or light curtains.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and position materials or tooling up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, welding fumes, noise, heat, sparks, and material-handling equipment.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass background and drug screen.
• Steel-toed shoes required.
• Complete all required equipment, laser-safety, quality, and production training.

Benefits (through CloudRay)

✅ Weekly pay
✅ Health insurance
✅ Incentives and performance-based bonuses
✅ Referral bonuses
✅ Temp-to-hire career growth potential

About CloudRay

CloudRay, based in East Windsor, NJ, is a trusted staffing partner with 25 years of industry experience, connecting skilled talent with leading companies across the U.S. We specialize in industrial, logistics, IT, hospitality, and skilled trades staffing — ensuring candidates find stable opportunities with growth potential.

Location Advantage

Job is commutable from Decatur (35810, 35811, 35816) Madison, AL 35758 and Athens (35611).

Referral Bonus

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About CloudRay

CloudRay Inc is a trusted staffing partner based in East Windsor, NJ, with 25 years of experience connecting skilled professionals with leading companies across the U.S. We specialize in industrial, logistics, IT, hospitality, and skilled trades staffing—helping candidates secure stable opportunities with long-term growth potential.