Laser Operator
- Location
- Bend, OR · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- CNC laser cutting
- blueprint reading
- sheet metal fabrication
- first-piece inspection
Also useful
- CNC controls
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Pto
About the role
As a leading fabrication shop in Central Oregon, we are dedicated to delivering quality products that support and strengthen our communities. Our teams consistently bring their "A" game to every project.
The Laser Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC laser cutting equipment to produce high-quality parts according to specifications. This role supports production goals by ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These essential functions include, but are not limited to the following
- Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines
- Load/unload raw materials
- Read and interpret blueprints, job travelers, and work orders
- Adjust machine settings for optimal cutting
- Perform first-piece and in-process inspections
- Deburr, clean, or prep parts as needed
- Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot minor issues
- Perform routine maintenance
- Maintain production logs and documentation
- Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements
- Coordinate with programmers, supervisors and other departments
Qualifications & Experience
- High school diploma or GED (technical training is a plus)
- 1-3+ years of CNC or laser cutting experience
- Strong attention to detail and quality control
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication
- Familiarity with CNC controls
- Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Shop/manufacturing environment
- Ability to stand for long periods on concrete floors
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Bend, squat, twist, and reach while loading/unloading laser tables
- Exposure to noise, dust, and industrial environments
- Use hands and arms in moderately strenuous tasks
Additional information
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Benefits
Max Manufacturing benefit offerings cover medical, dental, vision, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), One Pass, life insurance, mental health wellbeing, medical transportation, supplemental insurance for tough situations life throws at you, a generous 401k plan, and accrued paid time off (PTO).
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
From Max Manufacturing's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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