Tube Laser Operator 2nd and 3rd Shift

John W. McDougall Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Company Sponsored Life Insurance and L

Voluntary Short Term and Life Policies

401k with company match up to 4%

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

John W. McDougall is seeking a skilled Tube Laser Operator for 2nd and 3rd shifts to load materials, read drawings, upload programs, and perform inspections. The role requires maintaining safety, quality, and on-time delivery while using laser, plasma, or waterjet technologies where applicable.

Experience with Trumpf equipment and basic programming are a plus. Training is available for candidates with prior machining background.

Qualifications

• Experience with flat laser, plasma, or waterjet machining preferred.
• Able to read basic mechanical drawings.
• Willing to train and have machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Load materials at the machine.
• Read mechanical drawings.
• Upload and run programs from machine controller.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Inspect parts at first article, in-process, and final stages.
• Ensure safety and on-time delivery of finished products.
• Deburr parts as required.
• Package parts per customer requirements.
• Monitor equipment, tools and consumables wear; request maintenance when needed.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane as required.
• Trumpf equipment experience is a plus.
• Basic programming is a plus.
• Operate other basic fabrication equipment as needed.
• Willing to train and bring machining experience.

Skills

Machining material load

Mechanical drawing basics

Machine controller programs

Preventive maintenance

First article inspection

In-process inspection

Final inspection

Safety compliance

On-time delivery

Deburr parts

Package parts

Equipment monitoring

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Trumpf equipment

Basic programming

Other fabrication equipment

Training willingness

Machining experience

Tools

Trumpf 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 2nd and 3rd 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.