Laser Cutting Technician

UCS Spirit; Lincolnton, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCS Spirit in Lincolnton, NC, seeks a Laser Cutting Technician to join our production team. You will operate fiber or CO2 laser systems, read technical drawings, and contribute to high-precision fabrication processes.

You will perform setup, calibration, and inspections with calipers and micrometers, while collaborating on schedules to keep production moving in a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating fiber or CO2 laser cutting equipment.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings containing dimensions and tolerances.
• Proficiency with calipers and micrometers for precision measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
• Background in metal fabrication or assembly environments.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team production goals.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity or experience with CNC / laser programming and nesting software.
• Experience with machine troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate fiber laser cutting on flat bed and tube lasers to meet production targets.
• Set up, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance to optimize performance.
• Interpret complex drawings to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Inspect parts with precision tools to verify quality.
• Collaborate on production schedules to streamline workflows.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace following safety protocols.
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Load and unload metal sheets and finished parts.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance on the laser system.

Skills

Laser cutting experience

Engineering drawings interpretation

Precision measurement tools

Attention to detail

Metal fabrication background

Independent worker

Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs

CNC / laser programming

Troubleshooting / repairs

Job description

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