CNC Steel Fabrication Machine Operator
CNC Steel Fabrication Machine Operator
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st and 2nd Shift Available
Pay Rate: Starting at $23.00/hour; higher depending on experience, plus a $3.00/hour night shift differential.
Job Overview
We are seeking a CNC Machine Operator to process structural steel parts in a manufacturing environment. This position involves operating automated cutting and drilling equipment, reading fabrication drawings, handling steel materials, and checking finished components for accuracy and quality.
Key Responsibilities
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Set up and run CNC plasma cutters, beam drill lines, and angle lines to process steel components.
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Read blueprints, structural steel shop drawings, and work orders to determine machining requirements.
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Use overhead cranes and rigging equipment to move, position, and secure steel beams, plates, and other materials.
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Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain accuracy and quality.
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Check measurements and tolerances using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision tools.
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Make basic programming edits and machine adjustments for varying material sizes and thicknesses.
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Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot basic equipment problems.
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Keep the work area clean and follow OSHA and shop safety procedures.
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school training preferred.
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At least 2 years of CNC machine operating experience, preferably in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
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Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and blueprints.
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Experience using precision measuring tools, including calipers, tape measures, and squares.
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Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
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Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team in a fast-paced production environment.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.
Skills
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- Which shift are you available to work?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for employment authorization?
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- How many years of experience do you have operating CNC machines in a structural steel or heavy manufacturing environment
- Walk me through how you interpret and work from fabrication drawings or blueprints.
- What precision measurement tools have you used, and how do you ensure parts meet required tolerances?
- Tell me about a time you moved or set up heavy materials using overhead cranes or rigging equipment.
- What kind of shifts have you worked in the past, and how do you adapt to 2nd shift schedules?
- When is your availability to start?
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