CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule: 1st Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator to set up and operate automated fabrication equipment used to process structural steel. This position will primarily work with CNC Angle Line, plate processing, and related structural steel equipment to cut, drill, punch, mark, and prepare steel components according to shop drawings and production requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a structural steel or heavy fabrication environment, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to accurately read blueprints, shop drawings, measurements, and cut lists.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC Angle Line, plate processing, and structural steel fabrication equipment.

• Load programs, enter job information, and adjust machine settings according to production requirements.

• Process structural steel angles, plates, beams, and other components according to shop drawings and specifications.

• Perform drilling, punching, cutting, marking, and other machine operations as required.

• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, cut lists, and fabrication specifications.

• Verify material type, dimensions, hole locations, and finished part accuracy.

• Measure completed parts using tape measures, squares, and other measuring tools.

• Monitor machines during operation and make adjustments when necessary.

• Identify equipment or quality issues and communicate problems to supervision.

• Perform routine machine inspections and basic preventative maintenance.

• Move and stage structural steel using overhead cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment when qualified.

• Maintain accurate production and material documentation.

• Keep machines and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and safe.

• Follow all company safety procedures and required PPE guidelines.

• Assist with other structural steel fabrication and material-handling duties as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating CNC fabrication equipment in a structural steel or heavy manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

• Experience with Angle Line, plate processing equipment, CNC drill lines, saws, or similar structural steel machinery preferred.

• Peddinghaus, Voortman, Ficep, Controlled Automation, or similar equipment experience is a strong plus.

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

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure, including fractions.

• Strong understanding of measurements, dimensions, hole locations, and part specifications.

• Experience handling structural steel angles, plate, beams, channels, or similar materials preferred.

• Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.

• Ability to maintain quality while meeting production requirements.

• Must be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Skills & Abilities

• CNC machine setup and operation

• Angle Line operation

• Plate processing

• Structural steel fabrication

• Blueprint and shop drawing reading

• Machine programming and setup

• Drilling, punching, cutting, and marking

• Tape measure and precision measurement

• Quality inspection

• Overhead crane operation

• Forklift and material handling

• Mechanical troubleshooting

• Preventative machine maintenance

• Safety and PPE compliance

Equipment

Experience with some or all of the following is highly desirable:

• CNC Angle Line

• CNC plate processing machine

• Peddinghaus equipment

• CNC drill line

• CNC band and miter saws

• CNC coping equipment

• Voortman structural steel processing equipment

• Overhead cranes

• Beam handling equipment

• Forklifts and material-handling equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work around industrial equipment for extended periods.

• Ability to bend, reach, climb, and perform physical fabrication duties throughout the shift.

• Ability to lift and handle tools, materials, and components as required.

• Comfortable working around heavy structural steel, cranes, forklifts, saws, and CNC machinery.

Work Environment

Structural steel fabrication shop environment with exposure to heavy steel, industrial machinery, noise, dust, sparks, moving equipment, cranes, and forklifts.

Location

Polk City, FL