CNC Steel Fabrication Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

CNC Steel Fabrication Machine Operator

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st and 2nd Shift Available
Pay Rate: Starting at $23.00/hour; higher depending on experience, plus a $3.00/hour night shift differential.

Job Overview

We are seeking a CNC Machine Operator to process structural steel parts in a manufacturing environment. This position involves operating automated cutting and drilling equipment, reading fabrication drawings, handling steel materials, and checking finished components for accuracy and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and run CNC plasma cutters, beam drill lines, and angle lines to process steel components.

• Read blueprints, structural steel shop drawings, and work orders to determine machining requirements.

• Use overhead cranes and rigging equipment to move, position, and secure steel beams, plates, and other materials.

• Monitor machine performance and adjust settings to maintain accuracy and quality.

• Check measurements and tolerances using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other precision tools.

• Make basic programming edits and machine adjustments for varying material sizes and thicknesses.

• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot basic equipment problems.

• Keep the work area clean and follow OSHA and shop safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school training preferred.

• At least 2 years of CNC machine operating experience, preferably in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.

• Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and blueprints.

• Experience using precision measuring tools, including calipers, tape measures, and squares.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment.

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.