About this role
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
- Set up and operate CNC equipment, including plasma cutters, beam drill lines, and angle lines.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work orders to meet production specifications.
- Load and position steel beams, plates, and other materials using overhead cranes and rigging equipment.
- Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain accuracy and product quality.
- Check dimensions and tolerances using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision measuring tools.
- Make basic CNC programming edits and adjustments for different material sizes and thicknesses.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Keep the work area clean and follow OSHA requirements and shop safety procedures.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred.
- At least 2 years of CNC machine operation experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
- Ability to read and understand structural steel shop drawings.
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools.
- Experience using overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.