CNC Laser Cutting Machine Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced CNC Laser Cutting Machine Operator to set up, run, and troubleshoot laser cutting equipment for sheet metal fabrication.

You will read blueprints, select proper lenses and parameters, perform quality inspections, and support other departments. This role requires 2+ years of CNC laser experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with CNC laser setup, operation, and programming.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Experience with metal forming/finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot CNC laser cutting machines (Trumpf, Mitsubishi, or similar).
• Perform changeovers and ensure correct lenses, programs, and parameters.
• Conduct visual and measured quality inspections.
• Record and report machine or quality issues.
• Identify metal types and understand shielded gasses used in laser cutting.
• Package finished parts and prepare shipments.
• Operate forklift, tow motor, hoist/crane, pallet jack, and related equipment.
• Assist other departments and support special projects as needed.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Tools

Trumpf laser machine

Mitsubishi laser machine

Measuring tools

Job description

CNC Laser Cutting Machine Operator

Full-time

Pay $20.13

Cleveland, OH

We’re looking for an experienced CNC Laser Machine Operator to set up, run, and troubleshoot laser cutting machine used in sheet metal fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, adjust, and troubleshoot CNC laser cutting machines (Trumpf, Mitsubishi, or similar).
• Perform changeovers and ensure correct lenses, programs, and parameters.
• Conduct visual and measured quality inspections.
• Record and report machine or quality issues.
• Identify metal types and understand shielded gasses used in laser cutting.
• Package finished parts and prepare shipments.
• Operate forklift, tow motor, hoist/crane, pallet jack, and related equipment.
• Assist other departments and support special projects as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience with CNC laser setup, operation, and programming.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools (tape measure, micrometers, etc.).
• Experience with metal forming/finishing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.