CO2 CNC Laser Cutting Operator Textiles

AXL Advanced; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

AXL Advanced designs and manufactures high-performance upgrades and stand-alone products for Military and Law Enforcement, specializing in laser-cut gear components. The role focuses on operating CO2 laser cutters for fabrics and textiles, with an emphasis on accuracy and safety.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year experience with CO2 laser cutters and knowledge of textile materials; CAD tools like AutoCAD or Fusion360 are a bonus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with CO2 laser cutters.
• Apparel cut room experience and textile materials knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of importing DXF files into laser cutters and laser cutting control software (Lightburn, RDWorks).
• CAD software familiarity (AutoCAD, Fusion360) a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CO2 laser cutters to cut fabrics and textiles.
• Maintain work areas and equipment; follow directions and identify issues early.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

CO2 laser cutting

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Self-driven

Quality-minded

Good communication

Tools

Lightburn

RDWorks

AutoCAD

Fusion360

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

AXL is a tactical gear design and manufacturing company seeking motivated laser cutting operators to join our team!

Duties

• Responsible for operating & maintaining CO2 Laser cutters to cut fabrics and textiles
• We are looking for someone with attention to detail who can multitask, is organized, can follow directions, and identify issues before they become a problem.
• Maintain work areas and equipment.
• Assist with other tasks as needed and identified by management.

Ideal Candidate:

• 1+ Year experience with C02 Laser cutters
• Apparel industry cut room experience and knowledge of textile materials are a plus.
• Knowledge of importing DXF files into laser cutters and laser cutting control software (Lightburn, RDworks, etc).
• Big plus if you know Autcad, Autocad LT, Fusion360, or similar CAD programs.

What we are looking for:

• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Attention to detail
• Mechanically inclined and technically minded
• Self-driven and motivated
• Competent, Smart, Reliable
• Passion for quality
• Good hand and eye coordination
• Strong work ethic and organizational skills
• Able to work in a moderate noise environment
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds unassisted
• Able to work on foot or seated for extended periods of time
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable mode of transportation

Additional Skills we are looking for (Not Required, however a big plus if you have them):

• Speak and write in Spanish fluently
• Knowledge of Materials, Nylon Gear & Sewing are a Big Plus: Different types of nylon fabrics, webbing, elastics, velcro, camo patterns, plate carriers, pouches, packs, industrial sewing machines, etc.
• Experience in a production sewing environment (apparel, back packs, pouches, purses, bags, outdoor gear, etc).
• Sewing on an industrial sewing machine
• Knowledge of Military and/or Law Enforcement load-bearing gear (MOLLE/PALs), body armor vests, plate carriers, chest rigs, and ammo pouches from major brands (Spiritus, Crye, Ferro, Eagle, LBT, etc).
• Military Veteran and/or First Responder
• Software Programs: Lightburn, RDWorks, Microsoft Office programs (email, Word, and excel) or similar google app versions.
• Experience with firearms, airsoft, milsim magfed paintball, etc.

Compensation / Job Advantages:

• Work in a comfortable heated and air-conditioned facility
• Starting wage of $14.00 to $20.00 per hour: based on your knowledge and experience

Positions Available:

• Full-time: Day shift available
• Part-Time: Afternoon, Nights, Weekends (Work with School Schedules).
• Job Type: Full-time and Part-time

AXL designs and manufactures high-performance upgrades and stand alone products for Military and Law Enforcement for use with gear made by Crye Precision®, Spiritus Systems, FirstSpear®, Velocity Systems, Mayflower, S&S Precision, Ferro Concepts, LBT (London Bridge Traders), Eagle Industries, and other great Military/LE gear brands.

AXL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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