Laser Manufacturing Technician
Role Overview
The laser manufacturing technician operates, sets up, and maintains industrial laser equipment like fiber cutters and welding systems to fabricate parts with high precision. This role combines technical programming and setup skills for optimum utilization of the laser cutting process. It will set up, program, and run off product with various laser cutting equipment to meet drawing specifications and specific GD&T
Key Skills for This Role
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Position Summary
The laser manufacturing technician operates, sets up, and maintains industrial laser equipment like fiber cutters and welding systems to fabricate parts with high precision. This role combines technical programming and setup skills for optimum utilization of the laser cutting process. It will set up, program, and run off product with various laser cutting equipment to meet drawing specifications and specific GD&T
Primary Responsibilities
- Machine Operation: Program and run CNC laser equipment using digital blueprints and design software.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished parts and verify dimensions against work orders.
- Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning, calibration, and preventive maintenance on optics, resonators, and mechanical components.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose laser alignment issues, software errors, and mechanical or hydraulic malfunctions.
- Create and optimize programs for laser cutting, and sheet metal equipment
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models
- Select tooling, materials, and processes to maximize efficiency and minimize waste
- Design manufacturing fixtures as needed
- Establish routings according to TRUMPF standards
- Collaborate with production team to troubleshoot and improve processes
- Develop and maintain a LPPS – laser process planning sheet, which will record all parameters required for parts – this will establish a historic library in the event parts need to be ran again
- Maximize nesting software of material utilization
- Create and maintain ONS – optimized nesting sheet – which will highlight utilization to sheet size for program as required by program management
Quality & Compliance
Generate first off part to acceptable criteria and sign off by quality before starting production run
Ensure compliance with customer specifications and print – ensuring to confirm if CAD or Print is master before starting the cutting process
Assist with internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives
Performs other duties as necessary in support of the factory over all goals.
Complies with requirements as outlined in the company handbook and OHSA.
Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality and Environment programs
Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Engineering degree or diploma or programming cert i.e. Mastercam or Trumpf certified combined with 5 years laser cutting experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience with laser programming
- Proficiency with CAD software and programming language
- Familiarity with TRUMPF equipment and standards
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with 3 axis and or 5 axis laser cutting with wither fiber optic or CO2 lasers
Equipment/ Tools/ Technology Used
SigmaNEST software
MasterCAM software
SolidWorks software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Physical Demands
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, which may involve standing or walking for extended periods, exposure to loud noise, and working in various temperature conditions.
Occasional lifting or moving of materials or equipment up to 25 lbs.
What We Offer – Your Benefits Package
- At Arrow, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, finances, and future.
Health & Wellness
Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one!
Virtual healthcare with Lumino Health
Employee and Family Assistance Program (Homewood Health)
Fitness membership discount
Work boots and prescription safety glasses program
Financial Benefits
- Automatic Enrollment in Company-Paid Deferred Profit Sharing
- RRSP Match Program
- Life and travel insurance for you and your family
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Discount Program
Time Off & Culture
Three weeks vacation days to start
Regular company events and team activities
Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
Career Growth
Tuition reimbursement for job-related education and training
Arrow is committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process in line with the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Candidates please note, we do not use AI for application screening.
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Requirements
- Engineering degree or diploma or programming cert i.e. Mastercam or Trumpf certified combined with 5 years laser cutting experience
- Minimum of 5 years experience with laser programming
- Proficiency with CAD software and programming language
- Familiarity with TRUMPF equipment and standards
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with 3 axis and or 5 axis laser cutting with wither fiber optic or CO2 lasers
About Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group
Family-owned U.S. spring manufacturer supplying custom compression, torsion, extension springs, and fourslide stampings to industrial customers.
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