Tube Laser Operator 3rd Shift

John W. McDougall Co.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 Co. is seeking a skilled Tube Laser Operator for the 3rd shift in Nashville. The role focuses on laser cutting and fabrication, with duties including loading, programming, inspections, and preventive maintenance.

Candidates should have basic drawing interpretation and experience in laser, plasma, waterjet, or machining. Training is available; forklift/overhead crane skills are a plus. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Basic reading of mechanical drawings.
• Proficient in first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Ability to read and follow machine controller programs.
• Willingness to train but prior flat laser, plasma, waterjet, or machining experience required.

Responsibilities

• Load material at machine.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Upload and run programs from machine controller.
• Perform preventative maintenance schedules.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Work with management to ensure safe, efficient production and timely delivery.
• Deburr parts as required.
• Package parts per customer requirements.
• Monitor tools and equipment wear; request maintenance as needed.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane as required.
• May run Trumpf equipment; basic programming is a plus.
• Other basic fabrication equipment experience is a plus.

Skills

Machining basics

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Trumpf equipment

Laser cutting machinery

Forklift & Overhead crane

Machine control programming

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 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.