Laser Programmer

Stoughton Trailers Career; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is seeking a skilled technician to support laser cutting and automated manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment. You will program, operate, and maintain laser systems, create machine programs using RADAN, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading CAD models, blueprints, and engineering drawings, along with basic math and safety discipline to ensure quality parts and prototypes.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma.
• Experience with hand tools, measuring devices, and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of laser cutting, forming, automation, and other manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD software, programming systems, and production software.
• Familiarity with Mitsubishi controls, HMI navigation, or similar machine tool technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills related to equipment and production systems.
• Ability to read measurements and apply basic math in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and hoists.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with manufacturing technology.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Program, operate, and maintain laser cutting and automated manufacturing equipment to support production goals.
• Create and modify machine programs using software such as RADAN and other manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot equipment, programming, and system issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and coordinate with maintenance teams or vendors as needed.
• Work from CAD models, blueprints, and engineering drawings to produce quality parts and prototypes.
• Conduct quality inspections and validate new products, prototypes, and production runs.
• Monitor machine performance, utilization, quality, and production metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Support production schedules by setting up equipment, optimizing processes, and ensuring equipment readiness.
• Train and support operators on equipment operation, safety, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Production teams to achieve safety, quality, and delivery objectives
• Maintain a safe work environment while following company policies, procedures, and production standards

Skills

Hand tools & measuring devices

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Leadership

Mathematical reasoning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RADAN

CAD software

HMI software/navigation

Mitsubishi controls

Job description

Stoughton Trailers is a trusted, industry‑leading manufacturer with strong Wisconsin roots and a commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence. Our manufacturing success depends on having the right materials in the right place at the right time.

In this role, you may directly support operations to ensure equipment is running properly and fully connected to advanced manufacturing systems such as:

• RADAN programming/ similar
• Microsoft Office Suite and Interaction with HMI

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program, operate, and maintain laser cutting and automated manufacturing equipment to support production goals.
• Create and modify machine programs using software such as RADAN and other manufacturing technologies.
• Troubleshoot equipment, programming, and system issues to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and coordinate with maintenance teams or vendors as needed.
• Work from CAD models, blueprints, and engineering drawings to produce quality parts and prototypes.
• Conduct quality inspections and validate new products, prototypes, and production runs.
• Monitor machine performance, utilization, quality, and production metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Support production schedules by setting up equipment, optimizing processes, and ensuring equipment readiness.
• Train and support operators on equipment operation, safety, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Production teams to achieve safety, quality, and delivery objectives
• Maintain a safe work environment while following company policies, procedures, and production standards

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Experience using hand tools, measuring devices, and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of laser cutting, forming, automation, and other manufacturing processes.
• Experience with CAD software, programming systems, and production software.
• Familiarity with Mitsubishi controls, HMI navigation, or similar machine tool technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills related to equipment and production systems.
• Ability to read measurements and apply basic math in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and hoists.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with manufacturing technology.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in standing positions during work shift.
• Ability to repetitively lift, maneuver, and load parts up to 50lbs.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to wear required PPE.

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