CNC Laser Programmer

AmTrim; Town of Sidney (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrim is seeking a skilled CNC Laser Programmer in the United States to develop, optimize, and maintain laser-based processes including cutting, welding, drilling, engraving, and surface treatment, driving production efficiency and quality.

You will write and maintain laser programs using CAM software TruTops and FastSuite, optimize parameters for various materials, collaborate with engineers and production teams, and develop SOPs while ensuring ANSI Z136 safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience with industrial laser processing (cutting, welding, marking, drilling, or additive manufacturing).
• Combination of education and direct work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and maintain laser cutting programs using CAM software TruTops and FastSuite.
• Optimize laser processes by refining parameters for various materials to ensure quality and throughput.
• Collaborate with process engineers, design engineers, and production teams to integrate laser systems into workflows.
• Optimize process parameters (beam power, speed, focus, assist gases, etc.) to meet quality and cost objectives.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and training materials for operators and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI Z136 laser safety standards and company EHS policies.
• Provide technical support for maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of laser systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and yield improvement.

Skills

Laser processing

Process optimization

Collaboration

Education

GED or better

High School or better

Tools

TruTops

FastSuite

Job description

The CNC Laser Programmer will focus on developing, optimizing, and maintaining laser-based manufacturing processes including cutting, welding, drilling, engraving, and surface treatment. The Laser Programmer will play a critical role in improving production efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability, while ensuring compliance with laser safety standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, write, and maintain laser cutting programs using CAM software (TruTops and FastSuite) to support production operations. Responsibilities include creating efficient and accurate tool paths, nesting layouts, and cut sequences for a range of materials and part geometries.
• Develop, test, and optimize laser manufacturing processes (cutting, welding, marking, etc.) by establishing and refining parameters for various metals, alloys, and polymers to ensure quality, consistency, and throughput.
• Collaborate with process engineers, design engineers, and production teams to integrate laser systems into manufacturing workflows.
• Optimize process parameters (beam power, speed, focus, assist gases, etc.) to meet quality, efficiency, and cost objectives.
• Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept trials for new products and materials.
• Troubleshoot laser equipment and processes to minimize downtime and ensure stable, repeatable performance.
• Work with equipment vendors and suppliers to evaluate and install new laser systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials for operators and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI Z136 laser safety standards and company EHS policies.
• Provide technical support for maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of laser systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and yield improvement.

Education

Preferred

GED or better.

High School or better.

Experience

Required

3 years:

Minimum three (3) years of experience with industrial laser processing (cutting, welding, marking, drilling, or additive manufacturing). A combination of educational and direct work experience may be considered.

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