Laser Operator

Manpower; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription drug plans

Life insurance

Short term disability

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Laser Operator in Fresno, CA to join a precision fabrication team. You will set up and operate CNC fiber laser equipment, interpret engineering drawings, and handle sheet metal parts to meet exact specifications.

Key requirements include a high school diploma and 2–3 years of CNC laser experience in sheet metal environments, plus the ability to read blueprints and use basic measuring tools with great attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-3 years CNC laser experience in sheet metal manufacturing is required.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and drawings, including flat pattern drawings and fabrication layouts.
• Familiarity with sheet metal material types, sizes, and thicknesses.
• Able to verify part dimensions with basic measuring tools and maintain high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC fiber laser cutting equipment to produce parts per drawings and work orders.
• Review drawings and orders to determine material requirements, cut locations, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Load and position sheet metal onto the laser, ensuring proper setup before production.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure laser and equipment function properly during runs.
• Measure finished parts and finish by removing tabs, burrs, or excess material as required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC laser equipment

Sheet metal fabrication

Measuring tools

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing organization focused on precision fabrication, is seeking a Laser Operator to join their team. As a Laser Operator, you will be part of the fabrication department supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings and work orders—skills that will help you consistently produce quality metal components and keep production moving.

Job Title: Laser Operator

Pay Range: $20-22

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3 PM - 1:30 AM; occasional work on weekends, depending on operational needs.

What's the Job?

• Set up and operate CNC fiber laser cutting equipment to produce parts according to engineering drawings and work order specifications.
• Review manufacturing drawings and work orders to determine material requirements, cutting locations, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Load and position sheet metal materials onto the laser machine for job runs, ensuring correct setup before production begins.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure the laser and supporting equipment are functioning properly throughout the run.
• Measure completed parts using basic measuring tools, then sort and finish cut parts by removing tabs, burrs, or excess material as required.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of CNC laser experience in a sheet metal manufacturing environment required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and manufacturing drawings, including flat pattern drawings and fabrication layouts.
• Familiarity with sheet metal material types, sizes, and thicknesses.
• Ability to use basic measuring tools to verify part dimensions and tolerances, with strong attention to detail.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a production-focused fabrication environment where your accuracy directly impacts quality and throughput.
• Build confidence by producing parts from engineering drawings and work order specifications.
• Collaborate with the fabrication team to ensure materials are processed correctly and routed to the next production stage.
• Develop practical skills in maintaining a clean, organized laser cell and supporting safe operations.
• Take pride in completing work orders accurately by counting, labeling, and recording production information.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)