Structural Steel CNC Saw & Drill Operator
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 17, 2026).
Structural Steel CNC Saw & Drill Operator
Location: Arlington, TN
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $28/hour (Higher pay available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are hiring a CNC Saw & Drill Operator to process structural steel components using automated cutting and drilling equipment. The ideal candidate has experience with structural steel, CNC machinery, blueprint reading, and precision measuring.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate CNC saws and multi-spindle drill lines for I-beams, columns, channels, angles, and other structural steel.
- Work from blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, CNC programs, and fabrication details.
- Load and position material using overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Perform cutting, drilling, coping, and hole-making operations while maintaining required dimensions and tolerances.
- Complete machine setups, tooling changes, program adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
- Check first-piece and completed parts using tape measures, squares, calipers, levels, and other measuring tools.
- Record production information and report material or equipment issues.
- Follow OSHA, company safety, and quality procedures in a heavy fabrication environment.
Requirements
- Experience operating CNC saws, drill lines, or similar automated equipment in structural steel or manufacturing.
- Ability to read structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, and CNC instructions.
- Experience with CNC setups, tooling changes, program adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of structural steel, including I-beams, columns, channels, angles, and plate.
- Ability to measure and inspect parts accurately using precision measuring tools.
- Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain required dimensions and tolerances.
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and working around heavy machinery and steel materials.
- Experience with CNC structural steel fabrication software or systems is a plus.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.