CNC Laser Operator – TruLaser Specialist

Surge Staffing; New Carlisle (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Surge Staffing seeks an experienced Laser Operator to set up and run CNC laser-cutting equipment for precision sheet-metal parts. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting programs, inspecting outputs, and ensuring quality using TRUMPF TruLaser technology.

The ideal candidate has prior CNC laser experience, strong measurement skills, and a mechanical aptitude. This on-site position offers hourly pay from $20 to $28, depending on experience, with first or second shift options.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC laser-cutting equipment.
• TRUMPF TruLaser experience strongly preferred.
• Reading blueprints, shop drawings, work orders, and nesting layouts.
• Knowledge of sheet-metal grades, thicknesses, and laser-cutting processes.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, and inspection tools.
• Ability to pass a practical machine operation test if required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC laser-cutting machines.
• Operate TRUMPF TruLaser equipment and related production systems.
• Select and load CNC programs for production jobs.
• Review work orders, blueprints, nesting layouts, and material specifications.
• Verify material type, grade, thickness, and sheet size before production.
• Monitor the laser-cutting process and make adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot machine alarms, cutting issues, programs, nozzles, lenses, and assist gases.
• Perform first-piece and finished-part inspections.
• Check parts for dimensions, hole locations, edge quality, and overall conformance.
• Use calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other measuring tools.
• Remove, sort, count, label, and organize finished parts.

Skills

CNC laser equipment

TRUMPF TruLaser

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal knowledge

Shop math

Inspection tools

Mechanical aptitude

CNC machine-control

Attention to detail

Independent work

Reliability

Skills test

Tools

TRUMPF TruLaser equipment

Job description

Surge Staffing seeks an experienced Laser Operator to set up and run CNC laser-cutting equipment for precision sheet-metal parts. The role requires reading blueprints, selecting programs, inspecting outputs, and ensuring quality using TRUMPF TruLaser technology.

The ideal candidate has prior CNC laser experience, strong measurement skills, and a mechanical aptitude. This on-site position offers hourly pay from $20 to $28, depending on experience, with first or second shift options.