About this role
CNC Steel Machine Operator
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift
Pay: Up to $27.00/hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour
Position Summary
Join a steel fabrication team operating CNC and automated equipment used to cut, drill, saw, and process structural steel. This hands-on position combines machine operation, material inspection, production documentation, and safe material handling.
The work requires extended periods on your feet and regular handling of steel materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
Equipment Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is required:
- Kinetic Plasma Table
- Peddinghaus Saw/Drill Line
- Peddinghaus Angle Master
- Ficep Beamline
Responsibilities
- Set up machine controls and select appropriate operating settings.
- Choose the correct steel material, stock size, and dimensions for each job.
- Measure material and verify it meets required specifications.
- Apply or transfer required part information and markings to steel components.
- Monitor CNC equipment during production and make adjustments as needed.
- Complete routine preventative maintenance and assist with troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Track daily production activities and material usage accurately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Safely move and position materials using overhead cranes and material transfer/convey systems .
Qualifications
- Previous experience operating a CNC plasma table or performing sawing, drilling, or cutting operations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, symbols, and fabrication notes is preferred.
- Able to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch .
- Comfortable performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Experience with Tekla PowerFab is preferred.
- Able to safely operate overhead cranes and material-handling equipment.
- Able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in both hot and cold shop environments.
If you have hands-on CNC or steel fabrication experience and are interested in a contract-to-hire opportunity, apply today.