CNC Laser Programmer for High-Volume Fabrication

MP Equipment; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Equipment is a leading OEM specializing in advanced food processing equipment. We design, manufacture, and support high-performance machinery used for portioning, further processing, and frying food products.

The Laser Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes digital cutting paths for CNC laser machines, nests parts to minimize material waste, and ensures components match engineering blueprints.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Laser experience is required.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and work from technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Programming and nesting: write/edit offline/online programs with IGEMS, MetaCAM, or Feature CAM to maximize sheet metal efficiency.
• Blueprint interpretation: read drawings and verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Machine optimization: select laser power, gas, focus, and speeds for different materials.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose cutting errors and adjust toolpaths to reduce scrap.
• Quality control: inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, or tape measures.
• Issuing material for jobs using SL scanner and KANBAN racks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IGEMS

MetaCAM

Feature CAM

Laser setup/operation

Job description

MP Equipment is a leading OEM specializing in advanced food processing equipment. We design, manufacture, and support high-performance machinery used for portioning, further processing, and frying food products.

The Laser Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes digital cutting paths for CNC laser machines, nests parts to minimize material waste, and ensures components match engineering blueprints.