CNC Laser Programmer

Overview
Join our innovative manufacturing team as a CNC Laser Programmer and become a vital contributor to precision machining excellence! In this dynamic role, you will develop, optimize, and implement laser cutting programs to produce high-quality components efficiently. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes, ensuring we meet the highest standards of accuracy and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generates and edits Nest programs and Flex Schedules for the Lasers, Plasma & Punch as required to produce quality parts.
• Uses scheduling requirements to determine what should be cut on each machine and when.
• Work with the Engineering team concerning product design to ensure efficient production methods.
• Use Work Orders, prints and/or drawings to select type and size of metal stock and to determine quantity of parts.
• Uploads operating program to CNC console and verifies there are no computer problems or data discrepancies present.
• Work closely with the Materials team to reduce material waste, increase material turns and manage sheet / plate material inventories.
• Estimate production times and related costs information to estimators working on new proposals.
• Participates in project previews on cross-functional teams as required to ensure the conformance to specifications
• Maintains necessary records and workflow processes.
• Knows and complies with all personal, machine and facility safety practices and regulations; understands and follows company workplace rules.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to interpret and work from verbal or written work instructions, read and interpret work orders, blueprints, drawings, layouts and technical / non-technical information and use this information to create CNC programs.
• Must be able to communicate and interact successfully with supervisors and co-workers.
• Must be detail oriented, able to work independently as a problem solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills and can finish projects in a timely manner.
• Must have an excellent work ethic and superior attendance.
• Ability to work extended hours on an as-needed basis

Education and Experience Required

• 3 years manufacturing experience in a metal fabrication shop.
• Willing to be trained in Nesting software if no previous experience.
• Experience working with Mil and Industry Specifications
• High School Diploma / GED required

Additional Skills and Experience Highly Desired but Not Required

• Familiar with the use of Radan or similar nesting software.
• Export SolidWorks Files into DXF Files
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $28