Wesgar Inc.

Laser Operator (Graveyard Shift)

Wesgar Inc.  •  $38k - $46k/yr  •  Port Coquitlam, CA (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

About Wesgar

Wesgar is a leader in the custom sheet metal fabrication industry, specializing in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing for a wide range of global sectors. Based in Port Coquitlam, we pride ourselves on a workplace culture built on empathy, professional development, and operational excellence. We are committed to maintaining a professional, inclusive, and high-energy environment where every team member has the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced TRUMPF Laser Operator to join our production team.

This role is responsible for setting up and operating laser cutting equipment to produce prototype and production sheet metal parts according to customer specifications. The ideal candidate has hands-on laser cutting experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints, inspect finished parts, and work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate TRUMPF laser cutting equipment for production and prototype jobs.
  • Read job travellers, setup sheets, blueprints, and work instructions.
  • Inspect and measure completed parts to ensure they meet specifications and quality requirements.
  • Identify machine, tooling, or quality issues and report or correct them as appropriate.
  • Perform routine machine cleaning, lens/nozzle checks, and basic maintenance.
  • Handle and stack sheet metal and completed parts safely to prevent damage.
  • Operate equipment and tools safely and follow all required PPE and safety procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Previous experience operating TRUMPF laser cutting equipment or similar CNC laser machinery.
  • Basic mechanical blueprint reading skills.
  • Experience using measuring equipment such as calipers and tape measures.
  • Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage production priorities.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and comfort performing repetitive production work.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and handle sheet metal as required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience with TRUMPF laser machines in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
  • Familiarity with NC setup sheets, laser programs, nozzle alignment, and laser consumables.
  • Previous experience with Epicor or another manufacturing ERP system.
  • Valid forklift certification or previous forklift experience.

Schedule & Pay Details

  • Shift: Graveyard (10:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
  • Location: Port Coquitlam, BC
  • Pay: $19.00 - $23.00, plus graveyard shift premium
  • Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  • Work Location: In person

Why Join Us?

Equal Opportunity: Wesgar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits: Eligible employees have access to extended health care, dental care, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and company events.

Real-World Impact: Produce precision sheet metal components for a wide variety of customer applications while developing your technical skills in laser cutting and advanced manufacturing.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wesgar Inc.

About Wesgar Inc.

Wesgar is the fastest growing custom precision sheet metal fabricator and the largest producer of high-mix, low-volume products in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. A specialist in identifying and solving the unique challenges and complex needs of each customer, Wesgar crafts tailored solutions, such as managing spikes and variable demand, reducing cycle times, managing compound quality and technical requirements, lowering costs, and mitigating supply chain disruptions—allowing our customers to meet and deliver to their customers’ exacting standards.

Our world-class, 100,000 square feet plant, located on Wesgar’s four-acre campus, boasts $30 million in state-of-the-art sheet metal and copper fabrication equipment. Wesgar's unrivaled range of services, intended to eliminate obstacles to success, include design for manufacturability, prototype production, fabrication, finishing, assembly, machining, stringent quality inspection and documentation, inventory and stocking programs, and logistical services. Wesgar’s one-stop shop satisfies the industry’s high demands. Our more than 200 fabrication experts, engineers, metal technologists, and quality control professionals work around the clock as a cohesive team to precisely oversee the dependable delivery of thousands of precision items manufactured in light gauge steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper.

Energy storage and backup power systems, power distribution, OEMs, commercial electronics, telecommunications, medical, industrial and automation, clean and renewable energy, security, recreation, and other industries are among those we serve. Wesgar values long-term customer relationships and is proud to count EnerSys, Rockwell Automation, Ballard Power, Kodak, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Honeywell as customers who rely on us to deliver unrivaled responsiveness, responsiveness, collaborative engineering, innovative and accurate precision fabrication, and a flexible approach.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Port Coquitlam, CA
Year Founded
1965
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