Plasma Table Operator

CNC Plasma Table Operator Location: Watkins Glen, NY Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience We are looking for a CNC Plasma Table Operator to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing or fabrication experience and be comfortable reading blueprints, operating machinery, and working with steel and sheet metal. Responsibilities: Set up and operate CNC plasma cutting equipment according to production schedules and work instructions Load and unload steel plate, sheet metal, and structural materials using forklifts, cranes, or other approved lifting equipment Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and cut files Verify material type, thickness, and dimensions before processing Load machine programs and confirm proper machine setup before production Monitor cutting operations to ensure accuracy and consistent quality Inspect completed parts using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring tools Remove slag, clean parts, and prepare components for fabrication or welding Identify quality issues and report nonconforming materials or production concerns Perform routine preventative maintenance, including replacing consumables and cleaning equipment Maintain accurate production records Assist other fabrication and manufacturing departments as needed Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred Previous manufacturing or fabrication experience Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings Basic computer skills Strong attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Preferred Experience: CNC plasma cutting experience Experience with Hypertherm, Burny, Messer, or similar CNC control systems Forklift and/or overhead crane experience Experience working with structural steel or sheet metal fabrication Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr