CNC Laser Operator - Precision Sheet Metal, Flexible Hours

ADP, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Laser Operator to set up, operate, and monitor a fiber optic laser in a full-time role. The job requires reading work orders and drawings, maintaining quality, and safe handling, with forklift experience and Amada familiarity preferred.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for overtime as production needs require. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with prior manufacturing or CNC laser experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with CNC laser, sheet-metal fabrication, or manufacturing preferred; Amada experience is a plus.
• Ability to read shop drawings, work orders, part identification, and basic dimensional information.
• Working knowledge of tape measures and basic shop math, including fractions and decimals.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to follow established processes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift authorization.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a dependable team member.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor a fiber optic laser in accordance with approved programs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Review work orders, nesting information, drawings, material type, gauge, quantity, and revision before starting each job.
• Load sheet metal onto the laser and unload cut parts and skeletons using approved handling methods and equipment.
• Inspect first-piece and in-process parts for cut quality, dimensions, completeness, and damage; immediately report discrepancies.
• Identify, count, label, sort, and stage finished parts accurately for downstream departments.
• Monitor consumables and machine conditions; clean lenses/nozzles and perform operator-level preventive maintenance as trained and authorized.
• Recognize alarms, poor cut conditions, material defects, or unsafe conditions and stop/escalate work when necessary.
• Operate a forklift and other authorized material-handling equipment to move sheets, pallets, and completed work.
• Maintain accurate production, scrap, material, and inspection records.
• Keep the machine and surrounding work area clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Communicate job status, material needs, quality concerns, and equipment issues during shift handoffs.
• Support other shop activities and duties as assigned.

Skills

Read shop drawings

Dimensional accuracy

Attention to detail

Team player

Basic math

Independent work

Data entry

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift authorization

Amada laser equipment

Sheet metal handling equipment

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Laser Operator to set up, operate, and monitor a fiber optic laser in a full-time role. The job requires reading work orders and drawings, maintaining quality, and safe handling, with forklift experience and Amada familiarity preferred.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for overtime as production needs require. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with prior manufacturing or CNC laser experience preferred.