Laser Nesting Programmer - Optimize 24/7 Production

SendCutSend Inc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) match up to 4%

Paid time off

6 Company-Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Lunch Provided Daily

Safety Shoe Voucher

Employee Discounts!

Job summary

SendCutSend Inc. is an on-demand manufacturing company specializing in custom sheet metal and CNC machining. We serve engineers, fabricators, and businesses across the U.S.

and Canada, with seven facilities in Nevada, Kentucky, Texas, and Pennsylvania. As a Programmer, you will create and maintain laser programs to meet daily production, optimize nests for efficient cutting and material usage, and pre-measure remnants to reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Experience in laser cutting, CNC, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with programmable production equipment.
• Basic understanding of material properties (metals, plastics, composites).
• Working knowledge of nesting strategies, tab placement, and material optimization.
• Ability to communicate effectively with machine operators and production partners.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced production setting.
• Previous experience creating programs and optimizing nests for laser cutting, CNC machining, or other automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience planning, prioritizing, or supporting production workloads.
• Strong understanding of material utilization and waste reduction practices.
• Exposure to a continuous improvement or efficiency focused manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain laser programs that support daily production needs.
• Provide operators with the necessary workload to effectively plan and strategize upcoming nests.
• Build and optimize nests to support efficient cutting, material usage, and proper tab placement to prevent parts from flipping during production.
• Pre-measure and strategically utilize remnants to reduce material waste and minimize operator rework.
• Communicate with operators to address programs that require additional information.
• Assist the laser team with denesting or other tasks when all machines are running at full capacity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Laser/CNC experience

Nesting strategies

Programming for laser cutters

Production communication

Detail oriented

Tools

Programmable production equipment

Job description

SendCutSend Inc. is an on-demand manufacturing company specializing in custom sheet metal and CNC machining. We serve engineers, fabricators, and businesses across the U.S.

and Canada, with seven facilities in Nevada, Kentucky, Texas, and Pennsylvania. As a Programmer, you will create and maintain laser programs to meet daily production, optimize nests for efficient cutting and material usage, and pre-measure remnants to reduce waste.