CAD & Laser Cutting Programmer

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I'm seeking an experienced CAD & Laser Cutting Programmer to join a growing metal fabrication business.
Our business currently operates a laser cutting machine for approximately 160 billable hours per month and is looking to expand with a second machine.
The key bottleneck is currently in CAD design and laser programming, so this role will be responsible for taking customer drawings and requirements through the full process—from initial design and CAD preparation through to programming and preparing files for laser cutting.
This is a full-time position suited to someone with strong practical experience in CypNest, CypCut, and Fusion 360, as well as a solid understanding of metal materials, thicknesses, cutting requirements, and laser programming.


Key Responsibilities
Receive and review customer emails, drawings, and DXF files
Interpret and assess technical drawings and customer requirements
Create, modify, and prepare solid DXF files using CAD software
Prepare and optimise drawings for laser cutting
Import and organise files within CypNest
Program and configure cutting jobs using CypCut
Nest parts efficiently to minimise material wastage
Understand different metal types, material thicknesses, and cutting requirements
Apply knowledge of laser focus levels and cutting parameters
Prepare programs for laser cutting based on the material and job requirements
Review designs for manufacturability and identify potential issues before production
Work closely with the production team to ensure accurate and efficient machine operation
Help improve the overall CAD-to-production workflow as the business scales

Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in CAD, laser cutting programming, or metal fabrication
Strong experience with CypNest — essential
Strong experience with CypCut — essential
Experience with Fusion 360 — highly preferred
AutoCAD experience may be considered as an alternative to Fusion 360, CypNest and CypCut
Strong understanding of:
Metal types and material properties
Material thicknesses
Laser cutting requirements
Laser focus levels
Cutting parameters and programming
DXF files and CAD drawings
Ability to independently take a drawing from the initial design stage through to a production-ready laser cutting program
Software Priority

The ideal candidate will have experience with the following software, in order of priority:
CypNest
CypCut
Fusion 360
AutoCAD

The preferred candidate will have experience with CypNest, CypCut, and Fusion 360 together.
Desirable Experience
Experience working with CNC machinery
Experience with plasma cutters
Experience in the metal fabrication or manufacturing industry
Experience working with laser cutting machines
Experience with CMC machines
Investment or investor-related experience is a bonus