CNC Steel Fabrication Machine Operator
Qualdoc · York, PA · onsite
CNC Steel Fabrication Operator
Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shifts: 1st and 2nd shifts available
Starting Pay: $23.00/hour, with higher pay based on experience
Night Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour
Job Summary
We are hiring a CNC Steel Fabrication Operator to prepare, operate, and monitor CNC machinery used to process structural steel. The ideal candidate has experience with steel fabrication, technical drawings, precision measurements, and safe material handling.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and operate CNC plasma cutters, beam drill lines, and angle lines.
- Review blueprints, fabrication drawings, and work orders to confirm job requirements.
- Load and position steel beams, plates, and other materials using overhead cranes and rigging equipment.
- Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain quality and dimensional accuracy.
- Measure completed work using tape measures, calipers, and squares.
- Make basic program edits or machine adjustments for different material sizes and thicknesses.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot operating issues.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean and follow OSHA 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 and blueprints.
- Experience using precision measuring tools.
- Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment preferred.
- Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
Pay and Benefits:
- Starting pay of $23/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience.
- Additional $3.00/hour differential for 2nd shift.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with potential for long-term employment.