CNC Pipe Profiling Operator (Kansas City, 1st Shift)

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Full Time Kansas City, KS, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Are you passionate about working with your hands and transforming raw steel into precision-cut parts? Do you take pride in doing things right the first time? At Trinity Products , we’re not just cutting steel pipe — we’re shaping the backbone of America's infrastructure. And the best part? You’ll be part of a 100% employee-owned company where every shift you work is an investment in your own future. Exciting opportunity to operate our new CNC Pipe Profiling Machine. This is a 1st Shift position (Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm ) at our Kansas City location. As a CNC Pipe Profiling Operator , you'll safety set-up and operate a plasma pipe profiling system. The Operator loads and verifies approved cutting programs, positions and processes steel pipe, monitors machine operation and cut quality, verifies finished components against drawings and work instructions, and maintains accurate material and production records.

What You'll Do:

• Safely operate, inspect, clean and perform operator-level maintenance on the plasma pipe profiling system.
• Read and understand work orders, fabrication drawings, cut lists, mechanical drawings and other technical documents.
• Verify pipe diameter, wall thickness, grade, length, identification, orientation and quantity before cutting.
• Select, load, verify and execute the correct approved CNC cutting program for the assigned work order.
• Verify machine setup and cutting parameters and make authorized adjustments to support safe operation and acceptable cut quality.
• Use proper material-handling techniques and approved equipment to load, position, support and unload steel pipe and finished components.
• Follow proper procedures for machine start-up, setup, operation and shutdown.
• Ability to operate the CNC machine through its graphical interface; select, load, verify and execute approved cutting programs and make authorized process adjustments as required.
• Monitor machine operation and identify abnormal cutting conditions, consumable wear, material movement or equipment problems.
• Inspect finished components for dimensions, profiles, holes, bevels, markings and overall cut quality using appropriate measuring tools.
• Maintain material identification and traceability throughout the cutting process and properly identify nonconforming material or parts.
• Maintain accurate production, scrap, remnant and material-use records as required by company procedures.
• Comply with all safety guidelines and protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualifications required.
• 1-3 years of experience operating CNC, automated cutting, fabrication or similar industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings, mechanical documents, dimensions and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality- and safety-focused attitude.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn CNC and CAD/CAM machine interfaces.
• Working knowledge of shop math, measurements, fractions, decimals and tolerances.
• Ability to safely work around and handle large, heavy steel pipe using approved material-handling equipment such as an overhead crane.
• Plasma cutting, pipe fabrication, structural steel, CNC profiling or similar automated fabrication experience preferred, but not required.
• Analytical and math skills to understand drawings, verify machine parameters, measure dimensions and confirm part tolerances and quality requirements.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to develop a strong working understanding of machine operation, routine maintenance and consumable replacement.
• Problem-solving and communication skills to identify and respond to drawing, material, quality, program and machine issues.
• Ability to assist with training and improving the skills of new and existing qualified machine operators.

Founded in January 1979 by Robert Griggs and a team of visionary partners, Trinity Products began as a bold dream fueled by hard work, innovation, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. From those humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a national leader in steel and steel fabrication—thanks to our commitment to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

Today, Trinity is proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company , with nearly 280 employee-owners who are directly invested in our success. With six strategic locations across the country and a broad, flexible product line, we proudly serve a wide range of industries and markets nationwide.

At Trinity, we believe our strength lies in our people. Our employee-owners are not just workers—they’re stakeholders, innovators, and the driving force behind our continued growth. If you’re looking to join a company where your contributions truly matter and your voice can shape the future, Trinity Products is the place for you.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Employee-Owned – Your hard work builds your future. As an employee-owner, you're not just part of the team—you have a stake in the company's success.
• Shift Premium Pay – Get rewarded for working 2nd shift with competitive shift differentials.
• Outstanding Benefits Package – Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more —we invest in your well-being on and off the job.
• Modern Facility & Equipment – Work in a well-maintained environment with top-tier tools and machines.
• Career Growth Opportunities – We promote from within and offer continuous learning and development.
• Supportive Team Culture – You’re not just a number here— you're part of a tight-knit crew that values teamwork, safety, and craftsmanship.