CNC Operator

CNC Machinist

Patriot Erectors is a full-service, AISC Certified Steel Fabricator and AISC Advanced Steel Erector. Founded in 1991, the company is located just west of Austin, Texas, with a modern 60,000-square-foot fabrication facility. With quality employees and the equipment required to handle complicated structures, Patriot strives to provide exceptional customer service to fabricate and erect structural steel facilities and non-building steel structures, focusing on quality, safety, and immense pride in every project.

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

The CNC Machinist is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC equipment to produce high-quality steel components in accordance with engineering specifications and production schedules. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to safety and quality standards to ensure efficient operations and the fabrication of accurate, durable parts. The CNC Machinist will interpret blueprints, perform measurements and inspections, and collaborate with the production team to meet customer and project requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Safely inspect, set up, operate, and monitor CNC-controlled equipment, including drill lines, plasma tables, coping machines, angle lines, robotic cappers, and saws, to meet production and quality requirements.
• Read and work from pre-nested cut sheets, shop drawings, production schedules, and work instructions.
• Install, adjust, assemble, disassemble, and inspect machine tooling, consumables, and machine settings based on job specifications.
• Measure raw material (using tape measures, calipers, or other measuring tools) and finished parts to verify dimensional accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
• Perform in-process and final quality control inspections and maintain required documentation and product traceability.
• Load, unload, stage, and stack material in a safe and organized manner.
• Identify structural steel profiles and materials as required for production.
• Apply problem-solving skills to identify and address routine production, quality, or equipment issues.
• Accurately complete production, inspection, and material records using company forms or systems.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspections, light maintenance, and minor equipment repairs as required.

• Demonstrated experience operating CNC equipment such as plate processors, coping machines, saw/drill lines, angle lines, and similar systems (e.g., Kinetic, PythonX, Voortman, Peddinghaus, or equivalent).
• Ability to use manual and CNC measuring devices to verify material and part dimensions.
• Working knowledge of CNC tooling, drilling and plasma consumables, and basic machine setup and adjustment.
• Ability to follow quality control procedures and maintain accurate documentation and traceability records.
• Basic mechanical aptitude sufficient to perform routine inspections, cleaning, and light maintenance.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 12 months' experience inspecting, maintaining, and operating CNC machinery in a manufacturing or structural steel environment.
• Kinetic K4000 Plate Processor (Touchcut7)
• Kinetic K5000 Plate Processor (Touchcut7)
• Lincoln PythonX2 Coping Machine (VersaFAB)
• Voortman V630/1050 Saw and Drill (VACAM)
• Peddinghaus BDL-1250/Meba Saw and Drill (Raptor)
• WF Wells Saw
• Controlled Automation ABL100 Angle Line (SICAM)
• Strong mathematical skills, including fraction-to-decimal conversions and geometry.
• Experience processing structural steel shapes.
• Proficient computer skills for machine operation and data entry.

Certificates and Licenses: OSHA-10 Certification.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here reflect those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This position operates in a non-climate-controlled fabrication/production shop, which may include routine exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures. The noise level in the work environment can be high, requiring the regular use of hearing protection and adherence to company PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) policies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of the job. While the noise level in the work environment may vary from moderate to more extensive decibels, hearing protection is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent the requirements that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions (heat, cold, rain) and around loud equipment.
• Ability to safely work around moving machinery, overhead cranes, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel-toe footwear.
• Ability to visually inspect materials, tooling, and finished parts for quality and safety concerns, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, vibration, temperature changes, and fumes.
• Ability to maintain visual acuity and depth perception necessary for safe equipment operation, with or without reasonable accommodations. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

What we offer:

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Safety equipment provided
• 8 hours of paid volunteering time
• Wellness initiatives, including Nivati EAP services

Growth Opportunities: At Patriot Erectors, we believe in investing in our employees' professional development. We offer continuous learning opportunities, including Udemy training courses and leadership training for managers. Our state-of-the-art facility provides an environment where innovation and excellence thrive.

Community Initiatives: We are committed to giving back to our community through various initiatives and encourage our employees to participate in volunteer activities.

Join Us: If you are passionate about quality craftsmanship and committed to excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the Patriot Erectors team. Together, we can make a difference in our industry and community.