CNC Steel Fabrication Machine Operator

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 run CNC plasma cutters, beam drill lines, and angle lines to process steel components.

• Read blueprints, structural steel shop drawings, and work orders to determine machining requirements.

• Use overhead cranes and rigging equipment to move, position, and secure steel beams, plates, and other materials.

• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain accuracy and quality.

• Check measurements and tolerances using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision tools.

• Make basic programming edits and machine adjustments for varying material sizes and thicknesses.

• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot basic equipment problems.

• Keep the work area clean and follow OSHA and shop safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school training preferred.

• At least 2 years of CNC machine operating experience, preferably in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.

• Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and blueprints.

• Experience using precision measuring tools, including calipers, tape measures, and squares.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.