CNC Laser Operator – TRUMPF Experience Preferred

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

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking an experienced Laser Operator to set up and operate CNC laser-cutting equipment for precision sheet-metal parts. Experience with TRUMPF TruLaser is strongly preferred, and candidates with other CNC laser backgrounds will be considered.

Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, loading programs, verifying material specs, inspecting parts, and performing first-piece and final inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC laser-cutting equipment; TruLaser experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, nesting layouts, work orders and material specs.
• Experience using calipers, micrometers and other inspection tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Must be able to pass a machine-operation or skills 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 conformance.
• Use calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and other measuring tools.
• Remove, sort, label, and organize finished parts.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

TRUMPF TruLaser

Sheet metal handling

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Tools

TRUMPF TruLaser equipment

Fiber/CO₂ laser equipment

Calipers & micrometers

Job description

SURGE Staffing is seeking an experienced Laser Operator to set up and operate CNC laser-cutting equipment for precision sheet-metal parts. Experience with TRUMPF TruLaser is strongly preferred, and candidates with other CNC laser backgrounds will be considered.

Responsibilities include reviewing blueprints, loading programs, verifying material specs, inspecting parts, and performing first-piece and final inspections.