Sheet Metal Laser Programmer

Schebler Company; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Career development opportunities

Stable and growing manufacturing

Competitive pay based on experience

Job summary

Schebler Company in Bettendorf, IA is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Laser Programmer to join our fabrication team. You will create, optimize, and maintain CNC laser programs to support efficient production of sheet metal components.

You will train on 1st shift initially, then transition to 2nd shift after training. The role collaborates with engineering, production, and quality to ensure accuracy, material utilization, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of CNC laser programming experience in sheet metal fabrication.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM and nesting software.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to quality.
• Ability to train on 1st shift and transition to 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify CNC laser programs from drawings and CAD files.
• Develop nests to maximize material utilization and reduce waste.
• Program and support fiber laser cutting equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications, and work orders for manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot programming and machine issues to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and production on new products and processes.
• Maintain program revisions and documentation.
• Support first-run part verification for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Monitor production performance and recommend process improvements.
• Support safety, quality, delivery, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNC laser programming

Reading blueprints & GD&T

CAD/CAM software

Nesting software

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Nesting software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Location: Bettendorf, IA
Department: Manufacturing / Production
Position Type: Industrial Worker | Full-Time | Onsite
Schedule: 1st shift during training; transition to 2nd shift upon completion of training
Reports To: Production Manager or Operations Manager

Position Summary

Schebler Company is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sheet Metal Laser Programmer to join our sheet metal fabrication team. The Laser Programmer will be responsible for creating, optimizing, and maintaining CNC laser cutting programs to support the efficient production of high-quality sheet metal components.
This role works closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure accurate programming, effective material utilization, and on-time delivery of customer orders. The employee will initially train on 1st shift before transitioning to 2nd shift upon completion of training.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify CNC laser programs from engineering drawings and CAD files.
• Develop nests to maximize material utilization and reduce waste.
• Program and support fiber laser cutting equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications, and work orders for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot programming and machine-related issues to improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and production personnel on new products and process improvements.
• Maintain program revisions and documentation.
• Support first-run part verification to ensure quality and dimensional requirements are met.
• Monitor production performance and recommend process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience programming CNC laser cutting equipment in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM and nesting software.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with engineering, production, quality, and other team members.
• Ability and willingness to train on 1st shift and transition to 2nd shift upon completion of training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Trumpf, Cincinnati, Mazak, or similar laser systems.
• Knowledge of press brake operations and downstream fabrication processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, TruTops, or similar programming software.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Employee ownership through Schebler's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Career development opportunities
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment

Why Join Us?

For more than 130 years, The Schebler Company has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, innovation, and highly engineered metal products. We are proud of our long-standing Quad Cities roots and our commitment to continued growth in Bettendorf.

Schebler is also an employee-owned company, which means our employees share in the company's success and have a direct stake in the quality of the work we produce.

As a Sheet Metal Laser Programmer, you will play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving material utilization, and supporting the production of high-quality sheet metal products for our customers.

The Schebler Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.