Laser Programmer

MP Equipment; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Equipment is a leading OEM specializing in advanced food processing equipment. We design, manufacture, and support high-performance machinery used for portioning, further processing, and frying food products.

The Laser Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes digital cutting paths for CNC laser machines, nests parts to minimize material waste, and ensures components match engineering blueprints.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Laser experience is required.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and work from technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Programming and nesting: write/edit offline/online programs with IGEMS, MetaCAM, or Feature CAM to maximize sheet metal efficiency.
• Blueprint interpretation: read drawings and verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Machine optimization: select laser power, gas, focus, and speeds for different materials.
• Troubleshooting: diagnose cutting errors and adjust toolpaths to reduce scrap.
• Quality control: inspect finished parts with calipers, micrometers, or tape measures.
• Issuing material for jobs using SL scanner and KANBAN racks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

IGEMS

MetaCAM

Feature CAM

Laser setup/operation

Job description

About Us: MP Equipment, a Midera company, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for our partners in the food industry. We specialize in providing total line solutions—from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Our cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

Description

About Us: MP Equipment, a Midera company, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for our partners in the food industry. We specialize in providing total line solutions—from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Our cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

Job Summary
MP Equipment is a leading OEM specializing in advanced food processing equipment, serving the further processing sector of the food industry. We design, manufacture, and support high-performance machinery used for portioning, further processing, and frying food products. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and efficiency has made us a trusted partner in the industry.

The Laser Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes digital cutting paths for CNC laser machines using CAD/CAM software, nests parts to minimize material waste, and ensures components match engineering blueprints.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Programming & Nesting: Write and edit offline or online programs using software like IGEMS, MetaCAM, or Feature CAM, arranging layouts to maximize sheet metal efficiency.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read technical drawings, work orders, and sketches to verify correct dimensions and tolerances.
• Machine Optimization: Select proper laser power, gas, focus, and speeds for different materials.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose cutting errors or software bugs, adjusting toolpaths to reduce scrap and downtime.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, or tape measures.
• Issuing material for jobs: Issue material to jobs using SL scanner and KANBAN material racks.
• All other tasks that may be requested by management.

Requirements

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to follow and complete daily production schedules.
• Ability to use basic math to analyze information and measuring equipment.
• Additional courses in Laser set-up and operation are preferred.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.

Education And Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Laser Experience is a must
• 2-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Bending and stooping for long periods of time.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting over head up to 30 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Pushing and pulling on a continuous basis.

Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Gainesville, GA 30504 MP Equipment, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring diverse employees. MP Equipment, LLC does not discriminate against any employee regardless of race, age, sex, origin, or disability. All qualified candidates are welcome.