CNC Laser Operator

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.

ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high-quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.

CNC Laser Operator (Temp To Hire)

Location: Riverside, CA

Pay Rate:$25.00 - $31.00/hr.

Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm

The CNC Laser Tube & Flat Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC laser cutting equipment to produce precision-cut tubes, sheet metal, and flat stock parts used in the manufacture of transit vehicles. This role ensures accurate, efficient, and safe operations while meeting quality and production requirements.

• Set up and operate CNC tube and flat-bed laser cutting machines according to work orders and specifications
• Load and unload materials (tubes, sheets, plates) safely and efficiently
• Perform basic programming edits and parameter adjustments when required

• Verify cut dimensions using calipers, tape measures, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments
• Inspect finished parts for burs, edge quality, and conformance to drawings
• Work with QC to follow First Article Inspection (FAI) and in-process quality check procedures
• Stage raw material, manage storage, and track laser equipment consumables (assist gas, lenses, nozzles)
• Ensure material kits are prepared and ready for downstream weld and assembly processes

• Work with maintenance to perform routine preventive maintenance on CNC laser equipment
• Keep work area organized and compliant with 5S/lean principles
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE usage, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding

• Complete production and quality reports accurately
• Communicate machine issues, material shortages, or quality concerns promptly to supervisors and quality team

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications preferred
• 2+ years of experience operating CNC laser machines (tube and flat preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
• Familiarity with G/M code, CNC interfaces, or laser programming software is an asset
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Forklift and overhead crane operation experience preferred (or ability to certify)

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling of raw material and finished parts
• Comfortable working around heat, dust, and noise in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to laser cutting equipment, heavy materials, and welding processes
• Standard shift (6am – 2:30pm) with occasional overtime or weekend work as production requires
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employee referral program
• Career growth and development opportunities

• We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into…