CNC Laser Cutter Technician
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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.
- 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
• $22 – $26 / hr
- $22 – $26 / hr
- Work 36 hours, paid for 40
- Unlimited optional overtime
- 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
- High school diploma or GED
- Read mechanical drawings and engineering blueprints
- Work from digital cut files
- Use tape measures and digital calipers
- Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
- Stand for extended periods and repeat tasks
- Spot edge defects on cut parts
- Experience on any CNC flat laser: TRUMPF, Bystronic, Amada, Mazak, Laguna, Prima Power, Salvagnini, Mitsubishi, or LVD
- Forklift experience moving pallets of sheet metal
- Overhead crane or jib crane rigging experience
- Experience operating other CNC machinery
- Familiarity with sheet metal cutting properties
- CNC nesting software or CAD/CAM experience
From Laborup's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 30 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job