Laser Cutter Operator

Maine Flag Company; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Maine Flag Company, located in Portland, ME, is seeking a part-time Laser Cutter Operator to join their tight-knit team. The role involves setting up and operating an industrial laser cutter for fabric in a flexible work environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with commercial machines, be comfortable adjusting settings, and maintain output quality. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with daily operation of an industrial laser cutter.
• Able to read cut files and perform basic machine upkeep.
• Attention to detail for clean and consistent output.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the industrial laser cutter for fabric cutting.
• Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance.
• Identify and troubleshoot minor issues.

Skills

Experience with industrial or commercial laser cutting

Ability to adjust machine parameters

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

About Us

Maine Flag Company is Maine’s only nautical flagmaker and the only producer of the original 1901 Maine flag, made entirely in Maine. We’re a small, tight‑knit team doing work we’re genuinely proud of — and we’re looking for someone who shares that pride to join us on the production floor.

The Role

A hands‑on position for someone who knows their way around a commercial laser cutter and wants to put that experience to work cutting fabric for a made‑in‑Maine product. You’ll operate our large-format industrial laser cutter daily, working closely with the rest of our small production team. We’ll train you on our specific machine — what we need is someone who already speaks the language.

What You’ll Do

• Set up, operate, and monitor the industrial laser cutter for daily fabric cutting
• Load and position fabric to ensure accurate cuts and minimize material waste
• Adjust cutting parameters—speed, power, focus—to suit different fabrics and job specs
• Perform routine inspections, basic maintenance, and machine cleaning
• Identify and troubleshoot minor issues; elevate larger problems as needed
• Maintain a safe, organized workstation and follow all laser safety protocols
• Track output and flag quality or material issues to the production team

What We’re Looking For

If you’ve put meaningful hours on an industrial or commercial machine (not a desktop or hobbyist unit), we want to hear from you.

You’re comfortable adjusting machine parameters, reading cut files or job sheets, and doing basic upkeep without being asked. You take pride in clean, consistent output and bring a problem‑solving mindset when things don’t go as planned. Textile or soft goods experience is a plus, but not required.

Working Conditions

This is a part‑time hourly position with an extremely flexible structure — we’ll work with the right candidate to define an arrangement that works for both of us. Some standard hours are required, but we value autonomy and trust you to get the work done.

Compensation

Competitive and negotiable based on experience and working arrangement.

To Apply

Send a resume and a brief description of your laser cutting experience to [e-mail] with the subject line Laser Cutter Operator.