Laser Programmer

Mp-Equipment,-LL; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Equipment, LLC in Gainesville, GA, a long‑standing provider of advanced food processing equipment, seeks a Laser Programmer to create and optimize CNC laser cutting paths, nest parts for minimal waste, and ensure parts match engineering drawings.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting proper laser settings, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to maintain quality, safety, and throughput on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Read blueprints and interpret technical drawings.
• Follow daily production schedules with accuracy.
• Apply basic math to analyze measurements.
• Laser set-up experience preferred to ensure efficient operation.
• Commit to safety and efficient teamwork on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Programming & Nesting: Write/edit programs using IGEMS, MetaCAM, or Feature CAM to maximize sheet metal efficiency.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Verify dimensions and tolerances from drawings and orders.
• Machine Optimization: Set laser power, gas, focus, and speeds for materials.
• Troubleshooting: fix cutting errors or software issues to reduce scrap.
• Quality Control: inspect finished parts with precision tools.
• Issuing material to jobs: manage material from SL scanner and Kanban.
• All other tasks requested by management.

Skills

Read blueprints

Follow production schedules

Basic math

Laser set-up

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Laser Experience is a must

2-5 years experience in manufacturing

Tools

IGEMS

MetaCAM

Feature CAM

Job description

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

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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.