Laser Cutting Technician

UCS Inc.; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UCS Inc. in Lincolnton, NC seeks a Laser Cutting Technician to operate fiber/CO2 laser systems, interpret drawings, and ensure precise fabrication. You will evaluate tolerances and maintain quality through measurement tools, contributing to efficient production and safe, organized shop floor practices.

The role emphasizes setup, calibration, routine maintenance, and teamwork to meet daily targets while upholding high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating fiber or CO2 laser cutting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with tolerances.
• Proficiency with calipers and micrometers for quality checks.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Execute fiber laser cutting operations to meet production targets.
• Optimize machine performance through setup, calibration, and maintenance.
• Analyze technical drawings to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Inspect product quality with calipers and micrometers.
• Collaborate on production schedules and streamline workflow processes.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace following safety protocols.
• Identify issues and perform troubleshooting and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Load and unload metal sheets and finished parts.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance on the laser machine.

Skills

Experience operating laser cutting

Interpret engineering drawings

Use calipers and micrometers

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Metal fabrication background

Independent yet team-oriented

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Tools

CNC laser programming

Nesting software

Machine troubleshooting

Job description

Join our production team as a Laser Cutting Technician, where you will drive manufacturing excellence by transforming raw materials into precision-engineered components. You will leverage your expertise in laser cutting operations, technical drawing interpretation and fabrication experience to ensure product quality and operational efficiency.

Description

Job Description

About The Role

Join our production team as a Laser Cutting Technician, where you will drive manufacturing excellence by transforming raw materials into precision-engineered components. You will leverage your expertise in laser cutting operations, technical drawing interpretation and fabrication experience to ensure product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute fiber laser cutting operations utilizing flat bed and tube lasers to meet rigorous production targets.
• Optimize machine performance through proactive setup, calibration, and routine equipment maintenance.
• Analyze complex technical drawings to ensure exact adherence to project specifications.
• Guarantee product integrity by conducting thorough quality inspections with precision measuring tools like calipers and micrometers.
• Support team throughput by collaborating on production schedules and streamlining workflow processes.
• Uphold a clean, organized workspace to ensure company safety protocols
• Minimize downtime by identifying equipment issues and performing essential troubleshooting and repairs.
• Load and unload metal sheets and finished parts
• Perform cleaning and maintenance requirements on laser machine

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven experience operating fiber or CO2 laser cutting equipment
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings containing dimensions and tolerances
• Proficiency in using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude
• Prior background in metal fabrication or assembly environments
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team production goals
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Plus Skills

• Familiarity or prior experience with CNC / laser programming and nesting software
• Experience with machine troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs