CNC Steel Fabrication 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 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.