CO2 Laser Cutter Operator — Apparel & Gear Manufacturing

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

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.