CNC Laser Operator

CNC Laser Operator

Job Description

Location: Irving, TX

Hire Type: Full Time

Shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm with occasional overtime on weekends

Compensation: $22–$28/hr based on experience and demonstrated abilities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (After 60 days of employment)
• Annual bonus
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Two annual company fishing trips

Overview:

The Sheet Metal Laser Operator plays a key role in the fabrication team by setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining CNC laser equipment. This role will primarily load and validate programs, set and adjust machine parameters, monitor laser cutting operations, inspect finished parts for accuracy, perform maintenance and inspections according to the manufacturer’s schedule, assist in loading and unloading material and parts

Minimum/Required Skills

• 1 years of experience with CNC laser operation.
• General understanding of measurements with the ability to read a tape measure and calipers.
• Experience working with hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, solve problems, and complete projects promptly.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with frequently shifting priorities.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 75 pounds routinely and stand, walk, or climb throughout the day.

Preferred Candidate Skills

• Experience with Amada lasers
• Experience with Amada Automated Tower Systems
• Experience with maintenance and minor repairs on Amada lasers
• Ability to read and modify basic G-code 
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Additional applicable experience such as press brake operation, saw cutting, drilling and tapping, etc. 

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC fiber optic laser cutting equipment; load programs, select nozzles, and handle materials safely
• Review work orders, prints, and job travelers; verify material type, thickness, grain direction (when applicable)
• Troubleshoot routine issues (alarms, cut quality, dross, misalignment, program errors) and escalate non-routine issues to the appropriate department.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, cleaning, and scheduled checks per manufacturer guidance and internal policies
• Inspect finished parts for quality
• Follow production schedules and work instructions
• Meet production and quality standards
• Follow existing QC processes and ensure quality control standards are met
• Provide input on machining and QC process improvements

About M&H Metal Specialties

Founded in 1979, M&H Metal Specialties has built a longstanding reputation for exceptional quality, speed, and customer service. We're a family-owned company with a team of over 20 people that genuinely cares — our average employee tenure is over 8 years, and many of our team members bring decades of experience, both in the metal industry and right here at M&H. Our customers range from Fortune 500 companies to individuals with just an idea and a sketch. We're a collaborative team that learns and grows together, always working to give our customers — and each other — the best possible experience.