Job Description

Summary

Under the direction of the Fabrication Supervisor, the Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining a machine during the production cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates and control machine settings
• Effectively uses overhead cranes to lift steel onto machine
• Feeds material through the machine, creating specific cuts/holes into the columns and/or beams
• Identifies and loads correct electronic data, AutoCAD files and machine programs to complete the setup for each job.
• Examines work and check defects regularly
• Completes and maintains any required paperwork, records and documents
• Checks work area for hazards
• Complies with safety regulations and wears appropriate PPE at all times
• Leaves work area in a clean/safe state when shift is complete

Qualifications: Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; or demonstrated extensive welding experience
• 1-2 years of machine operating experience preferred
• Prior CNC programming experience is a plus

Other skills

• Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints
• Ability to understand measurements and use a tape measurer