Tube Laser Operator (3rd Shift) – Quality Focus

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

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.