CNC Laser Cutter Technician

Laborup; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-day schedule

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Laborup in Nashville is seeking CNC Laser Cutter Technicians to set up and run CNC flat lasers (Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic) for architectural metal facades. You will load programs, verify first articles, and inspect parts against blueprints.

The role requires reading drawings, operating CNC equipment, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Weekend shifts and overtime opportunities are available in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Work from digital cut files.
• Use tape measures and digital calipers.
• Lift/move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Stand for extended periods and repeat tasks.
• Spot edge defects on cut parts.

Responsibilities

• Set up CNC flat lasers for each material and thickness.
• Run the laser and monitor for burrs/edge defects.
• Read engineering blueprints and tolerances.
• Upload digital cut files into the CNC controller.
• Perform first article inspections with calipers/tape measures.
• Load sheets with forklifts/cranes/suction lifters.
• Label and stage finished parts for press brakes.
• Clean machine slats and check lens wear routinely.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Digital cut files

Tape measures

Digital calipers

Material handling

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Edge defect spotting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

CAD/CAM

Nesting software

Job description

Overview

We're hiring CNC Laser Cutter Technicians for our architectural metal fabrication shop in Nashville.

You'll set up and run CNC flat lasers — Amada, Trumpf, and Bystronic — cutting aluminum, steel, and stainless sheet into components for architectural facades. You'll load programs at the controller, set focal points and assist gas for the material and thickness, and inspect first articles against engineering blueprints before the batch runs.

Profiles encouraged to apply: CNC machine operators, flat laser operators, sheet metal fabricators, and tradespeople who have moved sheet metal with cranes or forklifts.

Why Join Us

• Three-day schedule: Work Friday - Sunday, enjoy 4 days off per week if you want them.
• Unlimited optional overtime: Consistent overtime can push earnings to $60 - $70k

Compensation

• $22 – $26 / hr
• Work 36 hours, paid for 40
• Unlimited optional overtime

Shift

• Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday, 5am - 5pm

Responsibilities

• Setups: Set up CNC flat lasers for each material and thickness.
• Machine Operation: Run the laser and watch for burrs or edge defects.
• Blueprint Reading: Work from engineering blueprints and dimensional tolerances.
• Program Handling: Upload digital cut files into the CNC controller.
• Inspection: Perform first article inspections with calipers and tape measures.
• Material Handling: Load sheet with forklifts, cranes, or suction lifters.
• Parts Handoff: Label and stage finished parts for the press brakes.
• Preventive Maintenance: Clean machine slats and check lens wear routinely.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Read mechanical drawings and engineering blueprints
• Work from digital cut files
• Use tape measures and digital calipers
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
• Stand for extended periods and repeat tasks
• Spot edge defects on cut parts

Preferred

• Experience on any CNC flat laser: TRUMPF, Bystronic, Amada, Mazak, Laguna, Prima Power, Salvagnini, Mitsubishi, or LVD
• Forklift experience moving pallets of sheet metal
• Overhead crane or jib crane rigging experience
• Experience operating other CNC machinery
• Familiarity with sheet metal cutting properties
• CNC nesting software or CAD/CAM experience