Express Employment Professionals is hiring for a respected Beamsville manufacturer who is expanding. We are seeking a CO2 Laser Programmer/Operator who is a skilled manufacturing team member responsible for creating, testing, and implementing CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programs to guide CO2 laser cutting machines. .

This is a full time, Direct Hire, permanent job, paying between $28-30/hr. The candidate will analyze blueprints, convert CAD drawings into machine code (G-code), and optimize cut paths to maximize material usage and efficiency. This role often involves both offline programming and on-machine operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, primarily working with metals.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Nesting: Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs using CAD/CAM software (Bysoft).

Machine Operation: Set up and operate CO2 laser machines, including loading materials, selecting lenses, and adjusting gas and focus settings.

Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and cut lists.

Quality Control: Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications using precision measuring instruments like calipers and micrometers.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform routine maintenance on laser machinery and troubleshoot cutting issues such as edge quality, alignment, and machine faults.

Workflow Optimization: Maximize material utilization (nesting) to reduce waste and optimize cutting speeds.

RFPs/RFQs: Vendor management, handling requests, estimating materials, costs, job time,



and ensuring maximum capacity of loads for the Laser Cutting Machines.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing protective gear, maintaining a clean work area, and ensuring proper ventilation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience: 3+ years of experience operating and programming CO2 laser cutting machines, preferably in a sheet metal fabrication environment.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD/CAM software, knowledge of G-code/M-code, and experience with nesting software.

Mechanical Aptitude: Strong understanding of machine functions and ability to perform minor repairs.

Physical Ability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (common requirement).

Specific Machine Knowledge: Familiarity with brands such as Bystonic

Perks

Join a highly tenured team

Excellent, newly renovated/built workplace – state of the art equipment

Day shift only – Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm

Free parking, convenient location straight off the highway in Beamsville

Benefits, RRSP match, PPE allowance

Autonomy and decision making

Pay between $28-30/hr

About Express Employment Professionals:
At Express, we connect great people with great jobs. We’ll help you find the right fit for your skills and experience — at no cost to you. We offer full-time, part-time, and temporary opportunities, and we work with top employers across Niagara and beyond.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer , committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace for everyone.

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