Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Fiber Laser & CNC Press Brake Operator
Location: Austin, TX (on-site) Type: Full-time Pay: $25-30/hr depending on experience Schedule: Mon–Fri, [6:30 AM – 3:30 PM], occasional overtime
About the shop
We're a specialty architectural metals fabricator and laser cutting job shop in Austin. Our work is high-mix, low-volume: custom stair and railing components, screens and perforated panels, brackets and connectors, gates, cladding, furniture, and one-off architectural pieces — plus outside cut work for other shops, designers, and contractors.
Most of what leaves here is visible in a finished building. Cut quality and bend accuracy aren't just numbers on a print; they show. We're looking for an operator who takes that personally.
What you'll do
Run our fiber laser day to day: load material, select and verify cut programs, set assist gas and parameters, monitor cuts, unload and sort parts
Nest jobs for yield and cut time, sequence work across multiple orders, and manage remnants
Set up and operate the CNC press brake: select tooling, load programs, dial in bend sequence, first-article check, run production
Develop and verify flat patterns; correct bend deductions and adjust for springback
Maintain first-article and in-process quality checks with calipers, angle finder, square, and tape
Perform daily and weekly machine maintenance: nozzles, protective windows, focus check, slats, chiller, filtration, brake lubrication
Read shop drawings and cut lists, track job numbers, and flag drawing errors before you cut
Keep the material racks, remnant inventory, and work areas organized
Communicate clearly with the shop lead about job status, material shortages, and problems
Required qualifications
Fiber laser
2+ years hands-on operating a CNC fiber laser (Bystronic, Amada, Trumpf, Mazak, LVD, Prima, Durma, or similar)
Comfortable selecting and adjusting cut parameters by material and thickness — power, speed, frequency, focus, pierce settings
Working knowledge of assist gases: when to run oxygen, nitrogen, or shop air, and what it costs you in edge quality and cycle time
Nozzle changes, focus calibration, protective window inspection and replacement
Troubleshooting dross, burn-in on corners, tip-ups, incomplete cuts, and head crashes — and knowing which is a parameter problem vs. a consumable problem
Nesting/CAM experience (cyp nest, cyp cut prefered, Lantek, SigmaNEST, Radan, BySoft, Metalix, Tops/AP100, or the OEM equivalent)
Experience cutting mild steel, stainless (304/316), and aluminum (5052/6061); brass, copper, or Corten is a plus
CNC press brake
2+ years on a CNC press brake with multi-axis backgauge (Delem, Cybelec, ESA, or OEM control)
Tooling selection: punch profile and radius, V-die opening, gooseneck and offset tooling, hemming and radius tooling
Solid grasp of bend allowance, bend deduction, K-factor, inside radius, and minimum flange
Bend sequencing on multi-hit parts — knowing what order keeps the part off the ram and out of the gauge
Tonnage awareness and material grain direction
Springback correction and consistent angle control
Handling finish-sensitive material: protective film, urethane die protection, clean gloves, no drag marks on architectural surfaces
General
Reads and works from shop drawings, weldment details, and cut lists with tolerances around ±1/32"
Familiar with DXF/DWG files; can spot open contours, duplicate lines, and bad geometry before it hits the machine
Comfortable with a tape measure, calipers, combination square, and digital protractor
Able to work independently on short runs and one-offs without a production line telling you what's next
Reliable attendance and a real safety mindset
Nice to have
SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Inventor sheet metal — flat pattern export and light drawing cleanup
TIG or MIG welding, grinding, and finishing experience
Familiarity with architectural or ornamental metalwork and finish/patina sensitivity
Forklift certification; overhead crane or vacuum sheet lifter experience
OSHA 10 or 30
Machine maintenance beyond daily PM — optics, drives, filtration
Bilingual English/Spanish
Physical requirements
Lift up to 50 lbs regularly; team-lift and mechanical assist for full sheets
On your feet most of the shift, with bending, reaching, and material handling
Shop environment: noise, dust, fumes, and Texas summer heat. PPE provided and required.
What we offer
$25-30/hr depending on demonstrated skill, with review at [90 days]
Health insurance / PTO / paid holidays / retirement
Overtime available
Well-maintained equipment and material handling that doesn't wreck your back
Varied, interesting work — you'll see your parts in finished buildings around Austin
How to apply
Send a short note about your experience and, if you have them, photos of parts you've cut or bent to info@austinlaserfab.com. Tell us which machines and controls you've run.
We'd rather see you run a test part than read a resume.
Sarabi Studio LLC is an equal opportunity employer.