Laser Cutting & Forming Technician

Position Summary

The Fabrication Team is responsible for coordinating and performing fabrication activities including laser cutting, press brake forming, welding, assembly, and material handling. This role combines hands-on production work with shop-floor leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will lead by example, ensure jobs move efficiently through fabrication, maintain quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operate and program CNC laser cutting equipment
• Operate CNC press brakes and perform setup changes
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work orders
• Coordinate fabrication workflow and job priorities
• Assist with scheduling and workload planning
• Perform welding and fabrication as required
• Verify part quality and dimensional accuracy
• Train and mentor fabrication personnel
• Ensure work orders, material identification, and documentation are completed correctly
• Promote safe work practices and housekeeping standards
• Communicate production issues and solutions with management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fabrication experience
• Experience operating CNC laser cutting equipment
• Experience operating CNC press brakes
• Strong blueprint reading skills
• Welding experience considered an asset
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Forklift experience required
• CAD/CAM experience
• Nesting software experience
• Ability to prioritize multiple jobs simultaneously
• Strong communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Continuous improvement mindset

Quality & Documentation Responsibilities

• Follow all company quality procedures and work within our ISO-compliant manufacturing system.
• Read, understand, and follow job travellers, work instructions, engineering drawings, and customer specifications.
• Complete all required job traveller documentation accurately and legibly.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process inspections to verify conformance to drawing requirements.
• Verify dimensions using measuring equipment including calipers, tape measures, squares, protractors, and other inspection tools as required.
• Report non-conforming material, parts, or processes to management immediately.
• Maintain part traceability, material identification, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure completed jobs are properly tagged, documented, and moved to the next operation.
• Participate in continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with company standard

Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Vacation pay
• Company-provided uniforms
• Opportunities for advancement