Tube Laser Machine Operator 1st and 2nd Shift

John W. McDougall Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Company Sponsored Life Insurance and L

Voluntary Short Term and Life Ins.

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

John W. McDougall Co. in Nashville, TN, is seeking a skilled Tube Laser Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts to support our metal fabrication and facade solutions.

You will load material, read drawings, upload programs, perform inspections, and help maintain safety and quality while meeting delivery deadlines. Experience with laser cutting and fabrication equipment is valued.

We offer benefits, a 401(k) match, and a supportive team focused on craftsmanship and growth.

Qualifications

• Prior flat laser, plasma, waterjet, or machining experience.
• Basic programming ability is a plus.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Load material at the machine.
• Read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Upload and run programs from machine controller.
• Perform preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ensure safety and on-time delivery with quality.
• Deburr parts and package per customer requirements.
• Monitor equipment, tools, and wear; request maintenance.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane as required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Team collaboration

Tools

Trumpf equipment

Forklift

Overhead crane

Machining equipment

Job description

Description

At John W. McDougall, we are more than just a leader in metal and facade solutions—we are a third-generation, family-owned business driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and a passion for transforming vision into reality. With a legacy of delivering iconic projects, we take pride in exceeding customer expectations while fostering an environment where our people thrive.

We are looking for a skilled Tube Laser Operator for our 1st and 2nd Shift operations.

Requirements

• Load material at Machine
• Read and have basic understanding of mechanical drawing
• Upload and run program from machine controller
• Perform preventative maintenance schedules
• Proficient in first article, in-process, and final inspections of parts
• Ability to work with management to ensure finished products are produced in the safest, most efficient manner, while maintaining legendary quality and on-time delivery
• Deburr parts as required
• Responsible for packaging parts per customer requirements
• Monitor equipment, tools, and consumables wear and request external maintenance when required
• Operate fork lift and overhead crane as required
• Ability to run Trumpf equipment is a plus
• Ability to perform basic programming a plus
• Ability to run other basic fabrication equipment is a plus
• Willing to train but must have previous flat laser, plasma, waterjet, or machining experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term and Life Insurance Policies offered
• 401k with company match up to 4%
• Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• PTO

Drug-Free Workplace

We provide and require a drug-free workplace. All new hires will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening as well as randomly selected drug screenings for the duration of employment with our company.

If you are a motivated and experienced Tube Laser Machine Operator looking to join a high-quality team, we encourage you to apply!