Precision Laser Programmer & CAD/CAM Operator

industrialfabricators; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Career advancement

Job summary

Industrial Fabricators in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Laser Programmer / CAD CAM Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and operate CNC/laser cutting equipment to process high-precision parts, using CAD/CAM software to translate designs into production.

Responsibilities include creating and optimizing G-code, tuning machine parameters, running batches, inspecting parts, and collaborating with engineering to improve cycle times and reduce scrap.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in laser programming or CNC in manufacturing.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong math and precision measurement with calipers/micrometers.
• Knowledge of material properties (steel, aluminum).

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize G-code/laser programs from CAD files.
• Calibrate laser machines and set process parameters.
• Run production batches and inspect first-article parts.
• Reduce scrap and optimize nesting and cycle times.
• Maintain safety and clean work area.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Math skills

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Trumpf TruTops

Bystronic

SigmaNEST

Job description

Industrial Fabricators in Gastonia, NC is seeking a Laser Programmer / CAD CAM Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will program, set up, and operate CNC/laser cutting equipment to process high-precision parts, using CAD/CAM software to translate designs into production.

Responsibilities include creating and optimizing G-code, tuning machine parameters, running batches, inspecting parts, and collaborating with engineering to improve cycle times and reduce scrap.