CNC Laser Operator | 1st shift

Position Summary

Operate and set up Amada CNC laser cutting systems, robotic welding cells, and auxiliary manufacturing equipment to produce structural steel components that meet engineering specifications, dimensional requirements, and quality standards.

• Set up and operate Amada CNC laser cutting equipment, including loading programs, selecting materials, verifying tooling and machine settings, and processing steel components and custom parts according to work orders, blueprints, and production schedules.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on Amada laser equipment, including nozzle changes, lens inspections, cleaning procedures, and daily machine checks to ensure optimal performance and cut quality.
• Manufacture steel components from various material thicknesses while maintaining print specifications and required dimensional tolerances as specified on engineering drawings, including tolerances as tight as ±0.010“.
• Verify compliance through precision measuring instruments and first‑piece inspections.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot robotic welding cells to ensure weld quality and production efficiency.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, engineering drawings, BOMs, routings, work instructions, and revision‑controlled documents to ensure conformance with customer and engineering requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspections utilizing calipers, micrometers, height gauges, angle gauges, tape measures, and other precision measuring tools to verify compliance with engineering specifications.
• Inspect welded components for fit‑up, weld size, penetration, appearance, distortion, and overall conformance to quality standards and engineering requirements.
• Perform first‑piece, in‑process, and final inspections to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
• Load, unload, and organize raw materials and finished products using forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Perform machine changeovers, tooling adjustments, and minor programming edits as necessary.
• Identify and report quality concerns, equipment malfunctions, tooling issues, and production abnormalities.
• Complete production reporting, quality documentation, and material transactions accurately.
• Support preventive maintenance activities on Amada laser systems, robotic welding equipment, and related machinery.
• Assist with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Attend work during the regularly scheduled shift, including overtime as required.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing drawings, weld symbols, and engineering specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect and verify parts to print specifications and required tolerances.
• Knowledge of geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T) preferred.
• Experience operating CNC laser cutting equipment in a manufacturing environment;
  Amada laser experience preferred.
• Experience operating or supporting robotic welding equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, material characteristics, and weld quality requirements.
• Ability to identify dimensional defects, weld defects, and quality concerns before product moves to downstream operations.
• Basic shop math competency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Proficient in basic dimensional measuring instruments.
• Forklift operator certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer programming / CNC programming knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask under minimal supervision.
• Outstanding safety record and commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Capability to maintain quality standards while meeting production goals.

High School Diploma or GED required. One year of manufacturing, CNC equipment, fabrication, welding, or related industrial experience preferred.

• Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Plans.
• Family‑friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Adoption Reimbursement.
• Performance/Incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement and training opportunities.
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing.
• Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Employee assistance programs (e.g., myFlexPay partner).

MiTek is an E‑Verify and drug‑and‑tobacco‑free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.