Entry-Level Laser Cutting Technician

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. in Mount Airy, NC is seeking a detail‑oriented helper to support laser and CNC operations.

The role assists the operator with general setup, material handling, and quality checks on processed parts. Responsibilities include loading materials with a forklift or crane, unloading finished parts, moving items to the next operation, and inspecting dimensions with calipers and tape measure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CNC operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and write simple instructions and memos.
• Basic math skills and ability to perform numeric calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up machines by loading material onto worktable using forklift and/or overhead crane.
• Unload processed parts and place finished parts into baskets.
• Move material to next operation as designated on router.
• Monitor machines and activate controls to cut the workpiece as needed.
• Assist in inspecting first-piece and in-process parts using calipers and tape measure.
• Assist in operating punch press machines as needed.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mathematical calculations

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Calipers

Tape measure

CNC machines

Job description

Ottenweller Company, Inc. in Mount Airy, NC is seeking a detail‑oriented helper to support laser and CNC operations.

The role assists the operator with general setup, material handling, and quality checks on processed parts. Responsibilities include loading materials with a forklift or crane, unloading finished parts, moving items to the next operation, and inspecting dimensions with calipers and tape measure.