Employer job description

From Laborup's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.

Overview

We're hiring CNC Laser Cutter Technicians for our architectural metal fabrication shop in Nashville.

You'll set up and run CNC flat lasers — Amada, Trumpf, and Bystronic — cutting aluminum, steel, and stainless sheet into components for architectural facades. You'll load programs at the controller, set focal points and assist gas for the material and thickness, and inspect first articles against engineering blueprints before the batch runs.

Profiles encouraged to apply: CNC machine operators, flat laser operators, sheet metal fabricators, and tradespeople who have moved sheet metal with cranes or forklifts.

Why Join Us

Three-day schedule: Work Friday - Sunday, enjoy 4 days off per week if you want them.

Unlimited optional overtime: Consistent overtime can push earnings to $60 - $70k

Compensation

$22 – $26 / hr

Work 36 hours, paid for 40

Unlimited optional overtime

Shift

Weekend Shift: Friday - Sunday, 5am - 5pm

Responsibilities

Setups: Set up CNC flat lasers for each material and thickness.
Machine Operation: Run the laser and watch for burrs or edge defects.
Blueprint Reading: Work from engineering blueprints and dimensional tolerances.
Program Handling: Upload digital cut files into the CNC controller.
Inspection: Perform first article inspections with calipers and tape measures.
Material Handling: Load sheet with forklifts, cranes, or suction lifters.
Parts Handoff: Label and stage finished parts for the press brakes.
Preventive Maintenance: Clean machine slats and check lens wear routinely.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required
High school diploma or GED
Read mechanical drawings and engineering blueprints
Work from digital cut files