Laser Programmer

About Us:

MP Equipment, a Midera company, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state-of-the-art processing equipment for our partners in the food industry. We specialize in providing total line solutions—from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Our cutting-edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high-capacity further processing lines.

Job Summary

MP Equipment is a leading OEM specializing in advanced food processing equipment, serving the further processing sector of the food industry. We design, manufacture, and support high-performance machinery used for portioning, further processing, and frying food products. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and efficiency has made us a trusted partner in the industry.

The Laser Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes digital cutting paths for CNC laser machines using CAD/CAM software, nests parts to minimize material waste, and ensures components match engineering blueprints.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Programming & Nesting: Write and edit offline or online programs using software like IGEMS, MetaCAM, or Feature CAM, arranging layouts to maximize sheet metal efficiency.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read technical drawings, work orders, and sketches to verify correct dimensions and tolerances.
• Machine Optimization: Select proper laser power, gas, focus, and speeds for different materials.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose cutting errors or software bugs, adjusting toolpaths to reduce scrap and downtime.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, or tape measures.
• Issuing material for jobs: Issue material to jobs using SL scanner and KANBAN material racks.
• All other tasks that may be requested by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to follow and complete daily production schedules.
• Ability to use basic math to analyze information and measuring equipment.
• Additional courses in Laser set-up and operation are preferred.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Laser Experience is a must
• 2-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Bending and stooping for long periods of time.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting over head up to 30 lbs. on a frequent basis.
• Pushing and pulling on a continuous basis.