CNC Machinist - New Advanced Technology

A New Challenge. A New Technology. A Great Opportunity.

We’re looking for an experienced machinist, CNC operator, or skilled fabricator who is ready for a new challenge and excited to learn cutting-edge technology. This is an opportunity to operate a brand-new, state-of-the-art Peddinghaus structural processing system that brings 3D machining technology to structural steel fabrication. This is not a “push-button” operator position. We’re looking for someone who wants to understand the technology, solve problems, optimize processes, and become a key resource for this new system.

Why Standard Iron?

• Competitive Pay: $25 - $35 per hour (Competitive pay based on experience)
• Outstanding Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer match.
• Profit Sharing & More: Take advantage of quarterly profit-sharing, short-term disability, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Employee Growth: No experience? No problem! We’ll train the right candidate to succeed.

What You’ll Do – Key Responsibilities

• Operate and set up a new-generation Peddinghaus structural processing system.
• Learn and apply advanced 3D machining and structural steel processing techniques.
• Interpret 3D models, shop drawings, fabrication information, and digital production data.
• Verify material, dimensions, tooling, programs, and processing requirements.
• Perform machine setup and make appropriate adjustments to optimize production.
• Monitor machining operations and inspect finished components for accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot machining, programming, tooling, and material-processing issues.
• Work with engineering and fabrication teams to resolve production challenges.
• Help develop procedures, processes, and best practices for the new system.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and machine utilization.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and housekeeping.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Take ownership of the equipment and become a go-to resource for its operation.

Why This is Different You won't be inheriting someone else's routine and spending your day repeating the same process. You'll have the opportunity to learn a new technology, help shape the process, and build expertise that will be increasingly valuable as structural fabrication moves toward digital and 3D manufacturing.

What We’re Looking For

• The ideal candidate has a machinist’s mindset - mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, curious, and someone who enjoys figuring out how things work and how to make them better.
• Experience with CNC machining, structural steel, Peddinghaus equipment, machine setup, or fabrication is strongly preferred.
• Experience with 3D modeling or digital manufacturing is preferred, but we’re willing to train the right person.

If you're the kind of person who sees a new machine and thinks, "I want to figure out what this thing can really do," we'd like to talk to you.

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Apply Today! If you’re ready to launch your career with a company that values dedication and growth, apply now to join Standard Iron’s Alexandria team. Start your journey with us and become part of a legacy of excellence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our manufacturing operations.