Laser Operator - Nights

Hennigenclosuresystems; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennigenclosuresystems in Illinois is seeking a CNC Laser Operator to run laser cutting machines in a manufacturing setting. You will interpret blueprints and shop drawings to produce precise parts and load steel sheets onto the laser bed using an overhead crane.

The role emphasizes safety, machine performance monitoring, and collaboration to meet production goals. Applicants should have basic metal fabrication knowledge, be detail-oriented, and capable of adapting to changing requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating CNC machinery preferred.
• Basic understanding of metal fabrication.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience using cranes or material handling equipment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC laser cutting machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Interpret basic blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of metal fabrication processes and materials.
• Load sheets of steel onto the laser bed using an overhead crane.
• Unload finished parts from the laser machine and stage for next operations.
• Monitor machine performance and report issues or defects.
• Maintain a safe and organized work area by following all safety procedures and regulations.
• Support production and organizational goals by taking ownership of assigned tasks and adapting to new or changing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall job performance.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Blueprint reading

Metal fabrication basics

Safety compliance

Quality monitoring

Tools

Overhead crane

Material handling equipment

Job description

• Operate CNC laser cutting machines in a manufacturing environment
• Interpret basic blueprints, shop drawings, and work instructions
• Demonstrate knowledge of metal fabrication processes and materials
• Load sheets of steel onto the laser bed using an overhead crane
• Unload finished parts from the laser machine and stage for next operations
• Monitor machine performance and report issues or defects
• Maintain a safe and organized work area by following all safety procedures and regulations
• Support production and organizational goals by taking ownership of assigned tasks and adapting to new or changing requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and overall job performance

Requirements

• Prior experience operating CNC machinery preferred
• Basic understanding of metal fabrication
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings
• Experience using cranes or material handling equipment is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating CNC machinery preferred
• Basic understanding of metal fabrication
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and shop drawings
• Experience using cranes or material handling equipment is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety