CNC Fabrication Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Fabrication Equipment Operator

Bring your production-floor experience to JGM’s Coatesville steel fabrication shop. If you’ve run press brakes, CNC cutting systems, industrial saws, or similar equipment in manufacturing, automotive, packaging, plastics, or sheet metal, you’ll feel right at home. You’ll help turn raw steel into precision components in a high-volume, non-climate-controlled environment.

A day in the shop

• Open your station, complete pre-checks, and set up CNC equipment (press brakes, saws, punches, shears, plasma/laser cutters) to meet spec.
• Run parts to drawing and tolerance, inspecting frequently and dialing in offsets or parameters to keep quality on target.
• Stage and move steel safely using forklifts, overhead cranes, or carts; coordinate with fitters and welders to keep material flowing.
• Log production counts, quality checks, downtime, and scrap in real time so the line hits schedule and takt time.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine upkeep on your machines; flag anything that could cause unplanned downtime.
• Follow JGM and OSHA safety standards, wear required PPE, and operate confidently in a hot-summer/cold-winter shop.
• Communicate with leads and supervisors early if a job risks slipping schedule.

What you bring

• 2+ years of related machine operation (3+ preferred) in fabrication or other high-volume production.
• Hands-on time with CNCs, press brakes, punches, shears, or comparable industrial machinery; eager to cross-train.
• Basic blueprint/print-reading capability and comfort with measurements (tape, calipers).
• Reliable attendance, strong work ethic, and team-first mindset; thrive on a fast-paced floor.
• Comfort in a non-climate-controlled setting.
• Forklift or overhead crane experience is a plus; we’ll train if needed.
• OSHA 10 certification required or willingness to obtain during company-paid onboarding.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM during training.
• After training, move to 2nd shift (4:30pm–5am Sunday–Thursday). Friday and Saturday off!
• Optional Saturday shifts available for extra overtime.

Physical Requirements

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• On-your-feet role involving standing, bending, and moving throughout the shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; heavier loads handled with cranes or other lifting equipment.
• Work amid heat, cold, noise, and dust; PPE required (safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toe boots, etc.).
• Comfort around heavy machinery and material handling equipment.

Compensation and benefits

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & Holidays
• 401(k) + Matching
• Vending card with $5 loaded on it each day
• Lunch provided every other Friday
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Referral Program
• Training and Further Education

Proficiencies

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• CNC Machine Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Machine Setups for Production Runs

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

• CNC Waterjet
• CNC Plasma Cutter
• Burn Table
• Kinetic
• OxyFuel

Ready to build something real with a team that has your back? Apply now to join JGM in Coatesville.