CNC Laser Operator - Growth, Benefits, Temp-to-Hire

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth and development

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is seeking a CNC Laser Operator (Temp To Hire) in Riverside, CA. The role sets up and runs CNC laser tube and flat-bed machines, inspects parts, and ensures safe, efficient production for transit vehicles.

The shift is 6:00am–2:30pm, with potential overtime as required. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CNC laser experience, reads blueprints, and is comfortable with G/M code and laser software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications preferred.
• 2+ years of experience operating CNC laser machines (tube and flat preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with G/M code, CNC interfaces, or laser programming software is an asset.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift and overhead crane operation experience preferred (or ability to certify).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC tube and flat-bed laser cutting machines according to work orders and specifications.
• Load and unload materials (tubes, sheets, plates) safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic programming edits and parameter adjustments when required.
• Verify cut dimensions using calipers, tape measures, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Inspect finished parts for burs, edge quality, and conformance to drawings.
• Work with QC to follow First Article Inspection (FAI) and in-process quality check procedures.
• Stage raw material, manage storage, and track laser equipment consumables (assist gas, lenses, nozzles).
• Ensure material kits are prepared and ready for downstream weld and assembly processes.
• Work with maintenance to perform routine preventive maintenance on CNC laser equipment.
• Keep work area organized and compliant with 5S/lean principles.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE usage, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding.
• Complete production and quality reports accurately.
• Communicate machine issues, material shortages, or quality concerns promptly to supervisors and quality team.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Reading engineering drawings

G/M code familiarity

CNC interfaces

Laser programming software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

G/M code

CNC software

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is seeking a CNC Laser Operator (Temp To Hire) in Riverside, CA. The role sets up and runs CNC laser tube and flat-bed machines, inspects parts, and ensures safe, efficient production for transit vehicles.

The shift is 6:00am–2:30pm, with potential overtime as required. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of CNC laser experience, reads blueprints, and is comfortable with G/M code and laser software.