Laser Operator - Nights

Hennig; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hennig in Machesney Park, IL is seeking a CNC Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will operate laser cutting machines, read blueprints, and stage parts for the next steps in production.

Responsibilities include loading steel sheets with an overhead crane, monitoring machine performance, and maintaining a safe, organized work area while supporting continuous improvement and quality goals.

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 machining

Metal fabrication basics

Blueprints reading

Safety awareness

Crane operation

Job description

Description

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

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