About this role
CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $22.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour
Job Overview
Operate CNC coping and cutting equipment to process structural steel beams, columns, channels, and other components. This role involves machine setup, material handling, quality checks, and meeting production deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, set up, and operate CNC coping and cutting machines to process steel beams, columns, channels, and other structural components.
- Review shop drawings, blueprints, and measurements to determine machining requirements.
- Move and position steel materials using overhead cranes and forklifts.
- Complete programmed coping, cutting, drilling, and related machining tasks.
- Check finished components for accuracy using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision measuring tools.
- Change tooling, make basic machine adjustments, troubleshoot operating issues, and perform routine equipment maintenance.
- Keep the work area organized and follow established safety and quality procedures.
- Support daily production goals and maintain consistent work standards.
Required Qualifications
- At least 2 years of CNC machine operation experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, structural steel shop drawings, and dimensions.
- Hands-on experience with machine setup, tooling changes, and basic CNC troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring instruments.
- Familiarity with overhead cranes and forklifts in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety and product quality.
Preferred Experience:
- Operating CNC coping machines or structural steel beam line equipment.
- Working in structural steel fabrication or a similar metal processing environment.
If you have CNC experience and are comfortable working with structural steel and industrial equipment, apply today.