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Laser Operator 3 AXIS - 3rd Shift (11 pm - 7 am)

Watson Engineering
Piedmont, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2027

Position Summary

Watson Engineering, Inc. – SC is seeking a skilled and motivated 3 AXIS Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team, on 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:00 am Sunday to Thursday). In this role, you will operate a 3-axis laser cutting machine to cut metal structural part to print.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up and operating laser cutting machine as directed.
  • Understand basic laser language, including G-Code and CNC Code
  • Produce (quality and quantity) parts that meet customer specifications and expected output levels.
  • Visually identify and correct deficiencies in parts produced.
  • Interact appropriately (written and oral) with other employees and management.
  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround time, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless customer service.
  • Verifying conformance of work piece to specifications.

Skills

  • Safely and effectively operate laser cutter and related machinery and equipment.
  • Ability to read and interprete blueprints.
  • Understanding of basic laser language, including G-Code and CNC Code.
  • Knowledge of basic GD&T - Flattness, Perpendicularity, True Position, Datum Structure and Datum Symbols.
  • Ability to draw and program laser files using customer prints and drawings.
  • Ability to convert CAD files into desired drawing files.

Physical Requirements

· May be required to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis, bend twist, squat, kneel, stand or sit for extended periods of time.

· Work may involve exposure to noise, sparks, heat and industrial equipment found in manufacturing environments.

Position is contract-to-direct hire after 45-90 days

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour (dependent on experience $0.45/hour shift premium)

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $24

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