CNC Laser & Plasma Operator

Jne Welding Ltd.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Onsite fitness facility

Professional development

Job summary

JNE Welding Ltd. in Saskatoon, Canada, is seeking an experienced CNC operator for plasma, oxy-fuel and fiber laser cutting.

The role requires reading drawings, verifying materials and nest documentation, and coordinating with maintenance and programming teams to ensure quality and on-time production. The position involves handling heavy plate and scrap, operating overhead cranes and forklifts, and maintaining safe, clean work areas while supporting continuous improvement initiatives in safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial production.
• 2+ years practical experience operating CNC production equipment or grid cutting machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, cut lists, work orders, nest documentation, material specs, and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate CNC cutting equipment (plasma, oxy-fuel, fiber laser) per programs and docs.
• Rotate between cutting systems or operate a designated table based on workload and shift needs.
• Review work package, nest, drawings, and cutting docs to confirm job, material, and quantities.
• Verify material type, grade, thickness, dimensions, and ID against production docs before processing.
• Load and unload plate, sheet, or remnants using cranes, forklifts, and approved handling methods.
• Monitor cutting operations, machine status, cut quality, and process conditions within limits.
• Report unsafe conditions, incorrect material/programs, alarms, or quality concerns promptly.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of cut components against drawings and specs.
• Ensure components are counted, marked, identified, and staged for downstream work.
• Identify and stage usable remnants for inventory return; separate and dispose of scrap per procedures.
• Complete pre-use and daily operator inspections, housekeeping, and maintenance per checklists.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for laser maintenance, consumables, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Communicate priorities with CNC Programming, Material Handling, Production, Quality, and Maintenance.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fabrication specs

Dimensional tolerances

CNC operation

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

The primary responsibilities of the role will include:

• Safely operate assigned CNC cutting equipment, including plasma, oxy-fuel, and fiber laser cutting systems, in accordance with approved programs, work instructions, and manufacturer requirements.
• Rotate between cutting systems or operate a designated table as assigned based on workload, production priorities, constraints, training, and shift requirements.
• Review the released work package, nest, drawings, and cutting documentation required to confirm the correct job, material, program, part quantities, and identification before cutting.
• Verify incoming material type, grade, thickness, dimensions, condition, and identification against production documentation before loading or processing.
• Receive, stage, load, reposition, and unload plate, sheet, remnants, scrap, and completed parts using overhead cranes, forklifts, and approved material-handling methods.
• Monitor cutting operations, machine status, cut quality, assist-gas or process conditions, and consumable condition within operator training and approved operating limits.
• Pause the process and promptly report unsafe conditions, incorrect material or programs, machine alarms, abnormal equipment performance, quality concerns, or production constraints.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of cut components against approved drawings, specifications, tolerances, and inspection requirements.
• Confirm overall dimensions, material thickness, hole and feature locations, cut condition, squareness, parallelism, appearance, and workmanship as applicable to the released work.
• Ensure components are correctly counted, marked, identified, documented, sorted, and staged for downstream fabrication activities.
• Identify, measure, mark, segregate, and stage usable remnants and unused material for return to inventory in accordance with JNE procedures.
• Separate and dispose of scrap and cutting waste using established material-handling and environmental practices.
• Complete pre-use and daily operator inspections, cleaning, housekeeping, and routine operator care defined in approved checklists and training.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for first-level laser maintenance, consumable replacement, equipment repairs, and technical troubleshooting beyond the Operator's authorized scope.
• Communicate with CNC Programming, Material Handling, Production, Quality, and Maintenance personnel regarding priorities, material issues, re-cuts, equipment status, and completed work.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area around both cutting systems, material staging areas, controls, access points, and finished-part locations.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to safety, cutting quality, productivity, equipment availability, material flow, traceability, and waste reduction.
• Work in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations, JNE safe work procedures, ISO procedures, and JNE Values and Code of Conduct.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon a full background check, including a criminal record check and employment and educational verification. A reference check will also be conducted

JNE Welding is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

JNE places considerable emphasis in our hiring strategy on attitude versus pure aptitude. We continue to build a strong team that has depth in both personal leadership skills as well as industry related training and experience.

Benefits & Compensation

• competitive compensation
• a comprehensive benefit package
• onsite fitness facility
• professional development opportunities
• challenging work
• a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence

3 years

Experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial production environment.

2 years

• Practical experience operating CNC production equipment, profile-cutting equipment, or comparable industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, cut lists, work orders, nest documentation, material specifications, and dimensional tolerances at the level required for machine operation and part verification.
• Working knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum identification, grades, thicknesses, surface condition, handling, and traceability practices is considered an asset.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts and to select appropriate rigging and material-handling methods within training and certification limits.
• Mechanical aptitude sufficient to complete operator inspections, recognize abnormal machine conditions, and clearly communicate maintenance requirements.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn machine controls, production systems, electronic work instructions, and data-entry requirements.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-table cutting team and to adapt assignments based on shift requirements and production constraints.

Preferred

2 years

Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, cut lists, work orders, nest documentation, material specifications, and dimensional tolerances at the level required for machine operation and part verification.

2 years

Practical experience operating CNC production equipment, profile-cutting equipment, or comparable industrial machinery.

2 years

Working knowledge of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum identification, grades, thicknesses, surface condition, handling, and traceability practices is considered an asset.

2 years

Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts and to select appropriate rigging and material-handling methods within training and certification limits.

2 years

Mechanical aptitude sufficient to complete operator inspections, recognize abnormal machine conditions, and clearly communicate maintenance requirements.

2 years

Basic computer skills and the ability to learn machine controls, production systems, electronic work instructions, and data-entry requirements.

2 years

Ability to work independently or as part of a multi-table cutting team and to adapt assignments based on shift requirements and production constraints.