Tube Laser Operator 3rd Shift

John W. McDougall Co., Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Short-Term and Life Insurance Policies

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

John W. McDougall Co., Inc. in Nashville seeks a Tube Laser Machine Operator to join their innovative team. The successful candidate will load materials, operate various machinery including Trumpf equipment, and ensure product quality through inspections. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance and monitoring equipment. Candidates with previous flat-laser, plasma, or machining experience are preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and 401(k) with a company match.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with flat-laser, plasma, waterjet, or machining required.
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance schedules is essential.
• Ability to work safely while maintaining productivity.

Responsibilities

• Load material at machine and perform preventative maintenance.
• Read and understand mechanical drawings.
• Monitor equipment and tools, requesting maintenance when necessary.

Skills

Mechanical drawing understanding

First-article inspections

Forklift operation

Basic programming skills

Deburring

Tools

Trumpf equipment

Flat laser equipment

Plasma cutting equipment

Waterjet cutting equipment

Basic fabrication 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.

Responsibilities

• Load material at machine
• Read and have basic understanding of mechanical drawings
• Upload and run program from machine controller
• Perform preventative maintenance schedules
• Proficient in first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections of parts
• Deburr parts as required
• Responsible for packaging parts per customer requirements
• Monitor equipment, tools, and consumable wear and request external maintenance when required
• Operate forklift and overhead crane as required
• Operate Trumpf equipment (preferred)
• Basic programming skills (preferred)
• Operate other basic fabrication equipment (preferred)
• Willing to train but must have previous flat‑laser, plasma, waterjet, or machining experience

Requirements

• Perform preventative maintenance schedules
• Load material at machine
• Read and have basic understanding of mechanical drawing
• Upload and run program from machine controller
• 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 forklift 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
• 401(k) 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!