• Riverside, California
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.
     
    Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.
     
    ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high-quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.
     
    CNC Laser Operator (Temp To Hire)
     
    Location: Riverside, CA
    Pay Rate: $25.00 - $31.00/hr. 
    Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm

    Position Summary
    The CNC Laser Tube & Flat Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC laser cutting equipment to produce precision-cut tubes, sheet metal, and flat stock parts used in the manufacture of transit vehicles. This role ensures accurate, efficient, and safe operations while meeting quality and production requirements.

    Key Responsibilities
    Machine Setup & Operation
    • Set up and operate CNC tube and flat-bed laser cutting machines according to work orders and specifications
    • Load and unload materials (tubes, sheets, plates) safely and efficiently
    • Perform basic programming edits and parameter adjustments when required
    Quality & Inspection
    • Verify cut dimensions using calipers, tape measures, gauges, and other precision measuring instruments
    • Inspect finished parts for burs, edge quality, and conformance to drawings
    • Work with QC to follow First Article Inspection (FAI) and in-process quality check procedures
    Material Handling & Flow
    • Stage raw material, manage storage, and track laser equipment consumables (assist gas, lenses, nozzles)
    • Ensure material kits are prepared and ready for downstream weld and assembly processes
    Maintenance & Safety
    • Work with maintenance to perform routine preventive maintenance on CNC laser equipment
    • Keep work area organized and compliant with 5S/lean principles
    • Follow all safety procedures, including PPE usage, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding
    Documentation & Communication
    • Complete production and quality reports accurately
    • Communicate machine issues, material shortages, or quality concerns promptly to supervisors and quality team
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives
    Position Requirements:
    • High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications preferred
    • 2+ years of experience operating CNC laser machines (tube and flat preferred)
    • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
    • Familiarity with G/M code, CNC interfaces, or laser programming software is an asset
    • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
    • Forklift and overhead crane operation experience preferred (or ability to certify)
    Physical Requirements
    • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods
    • Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling of raw material and finished parts
    • Comfortable working around heat, dust, and noise in a manufacturing environment
    Work Environment
    • Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to laser cutting equipment, heavy materials, and welding processes
    • Standard shift (6am – 2:30pm) with occasional overtime or weekend work as production requires
    Benefits:
    • Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
    • Employee referral program
    • Career growth and development opportunities
     
    Career Growth at ENC
    • We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways within manufacturing operations.
     
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

    ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

    ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.

    In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.
     
     
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRiverside, California
    Websitehttps://eldorado-ca.com

    Skills

    • BASIC Programming Languageunmatched
    • Blueprintsunmatched
    • Busesunmatched
    • CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systemsunmatched
    • Cargo/Freightunmatched
    • Community Supportunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Craneunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Geneticsunmatched
    • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Lift/Move 40 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Machining Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Metal Cuttingunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Modelingunmatched
    • Process Qualityunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Technical Trainingunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Weldingunmatched

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