Fiber Laser & CNC Press Brake Operator — Austin, On‑Site

Sarabi Studio LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sarabi Studio LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Fiber Laser & CNC Press Brake Operator. You will run the fiber laser and CNC press brake, nest jobs for efficiency, and ensure tight tolerances in architectural metalwork models.

Role requires 2+ years of hands-on laser and brake experience, tool setup, dross troubleshooting, and a safety mindset. Competitive hourly pay and on-site benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on operating a CNC fiber laser (Bystronic, Amada, Trumpf, Mazak, LVD, Prima, Durma, or similar).
• Comfortable selecting and adjusting cut parameters by material and thickness — power, speed, frequency, focus, pierce settings.
• Working knowledge of assist gases: oxygen, nitrogen, or shop air; impact on edge quality and cycle time.
• Nozzle changes, focus calibration, protective window inspection and replacement.
• Troubleshooting dross, burn-in on corners, tip-ups, incomplete cuts, and head crashes — distinguish parameter vs. consumable problem.
• Nesting/CAM experience (CYP Nest, CYP Cut, Lantek, SigmaNEST, Radan, BySoft, Metalix, Tops/AP100).
• Experience cutting mild steel, stainless 304/316, aluminum 5052/6061; brass/copper/Corten a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run fiber laser daily: load material, select and verify cut programs, set assist gas and parameters, monitor cuts, unload parts.
• Nest jobs for yield and cut time, sequence work across orders, manage remnants.
• Set up and operate CNC press brake: select tooling, load programs, dial in bend sequence, first-article check, run production.
• Develop and verify flat patterns; correct bend deductions and adjust for springback.
• Maintain first-article and in-process quality checks with calipers, angle finder, square, and tape.
• Perform daily and weekly machine maintenance: nozzles, protective windows, focus check, slats, chiller, filtration, brake lubrication.
• Read shop drawings and cut lists, track job numbers, flag drawing errors before cut.
• Keep material racks, remnant inventory, and work areas organized.
• Communicate status, shortages, and problems with shop lead.

Skills

CNC fiber laser operation

Cut parameter adjustment

Nesting/CAM experience

CNC press brake operation

Tooling selection

Bend sequence knowledge

Tools

Cyp Nest

SigmaNEST

Radan

BySoft

Lantek

Tops/AP100

Job description

Sarabi Studio LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Fiber Laser & CNC Press Brake Operator. You will run the fiber laser and CNC press brake, nest jobs for efficiency, and ensure tight tolerances in architectural metalwork models.

Role requires 2+ years of hands-on laser and brake experience, tool setup, dross troubleshooting, and a safety mindset. Competitive hourly pay and on-site benefits are offered.