Laser Cutting Operator

About the Company

Fulcrum Technologies, Inc. has been designing and manufacturing custom machine bases for vibration-sensitive production tools used in semiconductor fabrication for more than two decades. Join our Production Team and use your attention to detail and teamwork skills to build our products to customer specifications.

About the role

The Laser Cutting Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating CNC laser cutting equipment to produce precision parts in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements. This role supports daily production goals by ensuring parts are cut accurately, material is handled properly, and equipment is maintained for optimal performance. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, understands manufacturing tolerances, and takes ownership of quality, safety, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines to cut sheet metal and plate materials.
• Load and unload raw material and finished parts using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Verify programs, tooling, and material type/thickness prior to running jobs.
• Monitor machine operation and adjust parameters as needed to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Get trained to program nesting operations to become fully trained as a programmer and operator.
• Perform first-article inspections and in-process checks per work instructions.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, travelers, and work instructions.
• Ensure parts meet dimensional, cosmetic, and quality requirements.
• Accurately complete production travelers, inspection records, and job documentation.
• Identify and report nonconforming material or process issues to supervision.
• Maintain proper material identification and traceability.
• Optimize sheet utilization and minimize scrap where possible.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Coordinate with Programming, Engineering, and Quality teams as needed.
• Perform daily startup, shutdown, and routine machine maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Report machine issues, maintenance needs, or safety concerns promptly.
• Follow all safety procedures related to laser operation, material handling, and PPE.