Laser Operator Apprentice — Paid Training & $1K Bonus

Clow Stamping Company; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 56,845,286 - 59,600,486; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Temperature-controlled facility

Life and disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Job summary

Clow Stamping Company is hiring for a Laser Operator Apprentice with paid training and real-world instruction in setting up and operating laser cutting machines. The role starts at a base rate with opportunities for pay progression as you advance into the Laser Operator position.

No prior experience is required; successful completion of the apprentice program leads to a pay raise and growth within the manufacturing team. Training includes CAD/PEP software and material-handling skills.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training from the ground up.
• 6–12 months of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and handle materials up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and operate laser cutting machines according to job specifications
• Retrieve and stage raw materials using forklifts or cranes to support production
• Load programs into the laser control system and assist with troubleshooting
• Monitor the cutting process to ensure precision and quality
• Inspect finished parts, remove detabbing, and organize or stack parts according to work instructions
• Follow department procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions
• Assist with basic adjustments to laser settings under supervision

Skills

Manual/mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Self-motivation

Tools

CAD software

PEP software

Job description

Clow Stamping Company is hiring for a Laser Operator Apprentice with paid training and real-world instruction in setting up and operating laser cutting machines. The role starts at a base rate with opportunities for pay progression as you advance into the Laser Operator position.

No prior experience is required; successful completion of the apprentice program leads to a pay raise and growth within the manufacturing team. Training includes CAD/PEP software and material-handling skills.