Laser & Forming Technician I — 1st Shift

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

CSI provides stainless-steel process equipment and service for manufacturers in various industries. The Laser & Forming Technician 1 operates Fiber Flat Laser and Tube Laser equipment, loads materials, verifies setups, and maintains quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus trade school or manufacturing training preferred; one year of manufacturing experience is advantageous. On-site position with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school preferred.
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred; CNC equipment experience beneficial.
• Ability to read blueprints and manufacturing drawings; basic CAD/CAM familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Operate Fiber Flat Laser and Tube Laser equipment.
• Import and modify production files, nests, and DXF files as needed.
• Load materials and verify correct setup using production documentation.
• Monitor machine performance and inspect cut quality throughout production.
• Track job numbers, part numbers, material certifications, and heat numbers.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic machine maintenance.
• Operate Press Brake equipment to produce parts within required tolerances.
• Load tooling, perform machine setup, and make programming adjustments when necessary.
• Operate T-Pull equipment while monitoring quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Deburr, polish, and inspect finished components.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School education

Tools

CAD/CAM viewers

Machine controls

Job description

CSI provides stainless-steel process equipment and service for manufacturers in various industries. The Laser & Forming Technician 1 operates Fiber Flat Laser and Tube Laser equipment, loads materials, verifies setups, and maintains quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus trade school or manufacturing training preferred; one year of manufacturing experience is advantageous. On-site position with overtime as needed.