CNC Laser Sign Operator | Day Shift, Quality Focus

Dfc-Company; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

DFC Company is seeking a skilled shop associate to manufacture traffic control and specialty signs using CNC laser equipment. You will operate, load, configure, and calibrate CNC lasers according to blueprints, assist with machine setup, and prepare materials for daily production in a fast-paced shop.

You will verify materials, perform quality inspections, document results, and support calibration, maintenance, and basic repairs while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of metal fabrication, CNC and laser equipment.
• Prior experience in a sign manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture traffic control and specialty signs using CNC laser equipment.
• Operate, load, configure, and calibrate CNC laser machines according to design specifications and blueprints.
• Assist with machine setup, including CNC program retrieval, lens calibration, and material preparation for daily production.
• Verify materials are appropriate for each project and ensure finished products meet quality standards.
• Perform quality inspections, complete required documentation, and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Assist with programming, calibration, preventative maintenance, servicing, and basic repairs of CNC laser equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment, ensuring CNC equipment and work areas remain free of hazards.
• Organize, monitor, and track inventory, including assisting with quarterly inventory counts.
• Collaborate with the Metal Fabrication Supervisor and Lead to ensure projects are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Serve as a resource for new employees by answering questions and providing operational guidance.
• Participate in weekly Sign Shop meetings focused on safety, training, production schedules, deadlines, and product knowledge.
• Support additional production and shop responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or management.

Skills

Metal fabrication

CNC laser

Sign manufacturing

Tools

CNC machines

Laser equipment

Job description

DFC Company is seeking a skilled shop associate to manufacture traffic control and specialty signs using CNC laser equipment. You will operate, load, configure, and calibrate CNC lasers according to blueprints, assist with machine setup, and prepare materials for daily production in a fast-paced shop.

You will verify materials, perform quality inspections, document results, and support calibration, maintenance, and basic repairs while maintaining a clean, safe work area.