Laser Operator – Precision Metal Cutting Specialist

Olympic Steel, Inc.; Trenton (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Referral program

Job summary

Olympic Steel is seeking a Laser Operator to cut parts on laser machines and ensure proper removal and packaging. You will verify table values, nozzle selection, material checks, cut quality, and product inspections. You are responsible for the quantity and quality of parts off the table.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 3+ years of hands-on laser cutting experience, with strong troubleshooting, laser programming, and preventive maintenance skills.

Qualifications

• Operate laser cutting machines to ensure cut quality.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience operating laser cutting machines.
• Troubleshoot laser operation: materials, feed/speed, nozzles, and lenses.
• Upload/modify laser program parameters to maximize cutting efficiency.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance on optics and gas systems.
• Inspect material for quality conformance using drawings and measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser cutting machines and ensure cut quality.
• Remove and identify cut parts from cutting tables and packaging them.
• Verify proper table values, nozzle selection, and material checks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around the laser tables.
• Achieve high-quality parts with accurate dimensions and tolerances.

Skills

Laser cutting

Troubleshooting

Laser programming

Preventive maintenance

Crane operation

Quality inspection

Measuring tools

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Olympic Steel is seeking a Laser Operator to cut parts on laser machines and ensure proper removal and packaging. You will verify table values, nozzle selection, material checks, cut quality, and product inspections. You are responsible for the quantity and quality of parts off the table.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 3+ years of hands-on laser cutting experience, with strong troubleshooting, laser programming, and preventive maintenance skills.