CNC Steel Machine Operator

$27 per hour

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Job Description

Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift
Pay: Up to $27.00/hour, depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: +$3.00/hour

Position Summary

Join a steel fabrication team operating CNC and automated equipment used to cut, drill, saw, and process structural steel. This hands-on position combines machine operation, material inspection, production documentation, and safe material handling.

The work requires extended periods on your feet and regular handling of steel materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

Key Duties

Set up and operate CNC and structural steel processing equipment.
Run equipment such as:
- Kinetic Plasma Table
- Peddinghaus Saw/Drill Line
- Peddinghaus Angle Master
- Ficep Beamline
Select machine settings based on material, dimensions, and production requirements.
Verify steel type, stock dimensions, quantities, and measurements before processing.
Measure finished and in-process materials for accuracy.
Mark parts with required identification and production information.
Record daily production and material usage.
Perform routine preventive maintenance.
Identify machine problems and assist with basic troubleshooting.
Safely operate overhead cranes and material transfer/conveyor systems.
Keep the work area organized and follow required safety procedures.

Qualifications

Experience operating a CNC plasma table or performing steel cutting, sawing, or drilling.
Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch .
Basic math and measurement skills.
Ability to read blueprints, symbols, and technical notes preferred.
Experience with overhead cranes and material handling/conveyor equipment.
Tekla PowerFab experience preferred.
Ability to remain standing and active for extended periods.
Comfortable working in hot and cold industrial conditions.
Ability to regularly lift and handle materials up to 50 lbs.
Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and quality.

If you have hands-on CNC or steel fabrication experience and are interested in a contract-to-hire opportunity, apply today.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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