Laser Machine Programmer

Job Title: Laser Machine Programmer

Company: MJ Daniels Trucking & Metal Fabrication
Location: Johnstown, PA
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

About Us:
MJ Daniels Trucking & Metal Fabrication is a trusted leader in precision metal fabrication, specializing in laser cutting, sheet metal, and tube fabrication. We are seeking a skilled Laser Machine Programmer to join our team and contribute to our commitment to quality and innovation.

Job Summary:
The Laser Machine Programmer will be responsible for programming and maintaining client part files, interpreting engineering blueprints, and ensuring that laser-cut parts meet required specifications. The ideal candidate will have experience programming lasers for sheet metal and tube fabrication, as well as proficiency in industry-specific software.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize work orders, blueprints, sketches, and written/verbal instructions to determine job requirements.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify compliance with specifications.
• Program and maintain current file revisions of client parts.
• Interpret engineering blueprints to draw pattern layouts of parts using TruTops Boost and BLM ArTube software along with SOLIDWORKS.
• Work closely with clients' engineers to ensure accurate execution of designs.
• Maintain laser machinery and report all issues promptly.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Exposure to odor, noise, dust, heat, cold, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day.
• Ability to lift at least 55 pounds.
• Good vision required, with or without corrective lenses.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience programming lasers for sheet metal and tube fabrication.
• Experience with Trumpf laser and BLM tube laser preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Strong knowledge of material properties and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling.
• Proficiency with software including TruTops Boost and ArTube.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from $50,000 - $55,000 per year (based on experience).
• Excellent healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid vacation.