CNC Operator

Start your new career as a CNC Operator with MAU at a leading architectural metal fabrication company in Villa Rica, GA. As a CNC Operator, you will program, set up, and operate CNC fabrication equipment to manufacture high-quality metal products while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Pay: $17–$20 per hour
• First Shift:
• Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Friday: 5:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching after 1 year
• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD) coverage

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2–5 years of experience operating CNC machinery
• General computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, production instructions, and safety guidelines
• Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, measurements, ratios, geometry, and unit conversions
• Ability to use precision measuring tools, including tape measures, calipers, squares, and rulers
• Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence in English
• Minimum score of 4 on ACT WorkKeys Reading for Information and Applied Mathematics assessments
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs, and lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of CNC machine controls, tooling, and fabrication processes
• Experience with machine setup, tooling changes, basic offsets, and precision measurement
• Familiarity with CNC programming using G-code, M-code, or conversational programming
• Experience operating fabrication equipment such as brake presses, shears, saws, rollers, routers, and turrets

What You’ll Do as a CNC Operator:

• Safely operate and program CNC fabrication equipment, including brake presses, shears, saws, rollers, routers, and turrets
• Fabricate metal components, including panels, column covers, flashing, coping, and custom shapes
• Verify machine settings, tooling, materials, and CNC programs before production
• Read and interpret blueprints, part drawings, and production instructions to ensure accurate fabrication
• Measure, mark, and lay out materials using precision measuring instruments
• Install, replace, and adjust tooling and perform basic machine adjustments to maintain product quality
• Inspect fabricated materials for dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and compliance with customer specifications
• Maintain material traceability and package completed parts according to company and customer requirements
• Identify and report defective materials, equipment malfunctions, and quality concerns to supervisors
• Follow production schedules and departmental priorities to meet customer requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment using 5S principles and proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Participate in production and safety meetings and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional fabrication and production duties as assigned