CNC Laser Operator | 1st shift

MiTek Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 holidays

Health/Dental/Vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

MiTek Industries in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced manufacturing technician to operate CNC laser cutting equipment and robotic welding cells, ensuring components meet tight tolerances and engineering specs. You will read blueprints, perform precision inspections, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.

With a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity, the role requires a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with GD&T, CNC basics, and measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, and engineering specs.
• Experience with precision measurement and tolerances.
• Basic CNC programming understanding and shop math skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC laser cutting to process steel components per work orders and drawings.
• Inspect parts using calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to verify tolerances.
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot robotic welding cells for quality and efficiency.
• Read blueprints and BOMs to ensure conformance with customer specs.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections and report results accurately.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Robotic welding

Calipers/micrometers

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Shop math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC programming basics

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

Operate and set up CNC laser cutting equipment, robotic setting cells, and auxiliary manufacturing equipment to produce structural steel components that meet engineering specifications, dimensional requirements, and quality standards. Responsible for reading blueprints, verifying measurements, performing in-process inspections, maintaining tight tolerances, and accurately reporting production results. Supports continuous improvement, safety, quality, and productivity initiatives within the MBP manufacturing operation.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC laser cutting equipment to process steel components and custom parts according to work orders, blueprints, and production schedules.
• Manufacture steel components from various material thicknesses while maintaining print specifications and required dimensional tolerances as specified on engineering drawings, including tolerances as tight as ±0.010" where applicable. Verify compliance through the use of precision measuring instruments and first-piece inspections.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot robotic welding cells to ensure weld quality and production efficiency.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, engineering drawings, bills of material (BOMs), routings, work instructions, and revision-controlled documents to ensure conformance with customer and engineering requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools to verify compliance with engineering specifications.
• Inspect welded components for fit-up, weld size, penetration, appearance, distortion, and overall conformance to quality standards and engineering requirements.
• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
• Load, unload, and organize raw materials and finished products using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Perform machine changeovers, tooling adjustments, and minor programming edits as necessary.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, tooling issues, and production abnormalities.
• Complete production reporting, quality documentation, and material transactions accurately.
• Support preventive maintenance activities on CNC laser systems, robotic welding equipment, and related machinery.
• Assist with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Attendance at work during the regularly scheduled shift is an essential duty. This includes but is not limited to the ability to work overtime as required, to be present at work, arrive on time and be at the workstation ready for work at the start of the shift.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing drawings, weld symbols, and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect and verify parts to print specifications and required tolerances.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) preferred.
• Experience operating CNC laser cutting equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating or supporting robotic welding equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, material characteristics, and weld quality requirements.
• Ability to identify dimensional defects, weld defects, and quality concerns before product moves to downstream operations.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing tolerances and precision measurement techniques.
• Ability to maintain quality standards while meeting production goals.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have programming experience or have basic understanding of computers and basic programming.
• Competent in basic dimensional measuring.
• Demonstrated competency in basic shop math. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to read shop drawings.
• Ability to use forklift.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and respond to change.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, work with minimal supervision, very self-motivated.
• Safety: Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education and/or Experience High School Diploma or GED required. One year of manufacturing, CNC equipment, fabrication, welding, or related industrial experience preferred.
• Language Skills: Effectively communicate with co-workers and management regarding work and safety issues.
• Mathematical Skills: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Comprehend job training and safety instructions.
• Computer Skills: PC skills and basic CNC programming required.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Proficient in the use of calipers, micrometers, height gauges, tape measures, angle finders, and other precision measuring equipment. Ability to measure and verify dimensions to tight tolerances. Ability to interpret part drawings and understand critical dimensions and quality characteristics.
• Basic robotic welding operation and troubleshooting skills preferred.
• Familiarity with CNC machine controls and basic programming modifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products.
• Other Qualifications: Previous forklift experience preferred.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement Performance/Incentive bonuses Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement Performance/Incentive bonuses Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to’ improve efficiencies by optimizing’ the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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At MiTek, we’ve built a best-in-class competitive Total Rewards package that supports the employee on many levels including protection, formal education, financial wellness tools, a recognition platform and all above and beyond our generous healthcare, disability and retirement plans. If you’re looking for more than just a job, join MiTek a place where people come to learn, grow and forge deep lasting relationships with each other and the communities in which we thrive.