Tube Laser Operator — Precision Cutting & Apprenticeship

Ryerson; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson seeks a Tube Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team in Oklahoma. The role focuses on staging, packing and picking material for shipments, with hands-on operation of BLM tube laser cutting equipment and related tooling.

You will read blueprints and CAD drawings, interpret work orders, and perform setup, tool changes, and program adjustments to meet production needs. A registered apprenticeship is part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints, CAD drawings and work orders.
• Knowledge of tube and structural steel processing; reading drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Staging, packing, and picking material for shipments.
• Operate BLM tube laser equipment (LT7, LT8 Fiber) or similar.
• Read blueprints, CAD drawings and work orders to determine material requirements.
• Set up machines, change tools, and adjust programs as needed.
• Understand laser cutting parameters, materials and thickness capabilities.
• Perform quality inspections using calipers, tape measures, micrometers and gauges.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.
• Operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and care of machines.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CAD drawings

Lean manufacturing

Quality inspection

Problem solving

Reading work orders

Physical stamina

Education

Apprenticeship program

Tools

Tube laser LT7/LT8

Overhead cranes & forklifts

Job description

Ryerson seeks a Tube Laser Operator to join our manufacturing team in Oklahoma. The role focuses on staging, packing and picking material for shipments, with hands-on operation of BLM tube laser cutting equipment and related tooling.

You will read blueprints and CAD drawings, interpret work orders, and perform setup, tool changes, and program adjustments to meet production needs. A registered apprenticeship is part of onboarding.