CNC Laser Operator — Direct Hire, First Shift

Openwork; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Openwork in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced CNC Laser Operator for a direct-hire role in a manufacturing operation. This position requires hands-on CNC plate laser or tube laser experience, setting up equipment, creating nesting programs, reading technical drawings, and consistently producing quality parts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CNC laser experience, strong measurement skills with calipers and micrometers, and a reliable attendance record.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC laser or tube laser experience required.
• Experience setting up CNC plate or tube laser equipment.
• Experience creating and adjusting nesting programs.
• Ability to read technical drawings, shop orders, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC plate laser and tube laser cutting equipment.
• Cut metal plate, sheet, and structural tubing according to job specs.
• Create, load, and adjust nesting programs to maximize material usage.
• Load raw materials and unload finished parts safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, shop orders, and 3D CAD prints.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and cutting parameters.
• Perform quality inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Perform deburring, grinding, and scrap removal as needed.
• Use forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials when qualified.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and clean machine optics and nozzles.
• Monitor cutting gases and troubleshoot minor machine issues.
• Follow safety, quality, and production procedures.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Nesting programs

Reading blueprints/drawings

Calipers/micrometers

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Attendance reliability

Overtime flexibility

Tools

CNC plate laser

CNC tube laser

Nesting software

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Openwork in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced CNC Laser Operator for a direct-hire role in a manufacturing operation. This position requires hands-on CNC plate laser or tube laser experience, setting up equipment, creating nesting programs, reading technical drawings, and consistently producing quality parts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CNC laser experience, strong measurement skills with calipers and micrometers, and a reliable attendance record.