Structural Steel CNC Saw & Drill Operator

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate CNC saws and multi-spindle drill lines for I-beams, columns, channels, angles, and other structural steel.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, CNC programs, and fabrication details .
• Load and position material using overhead cranes and forklifts .
• Perform cutting, drilling, coping, and hole-making operations while maintaining required dimensions and tolerances.
• Complete machine setups, tooling changes, program adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Check first-piece and completed parts using tape measures, squares, calipers, levels , and other measuring tools.
• Record production information and report material or equipment issues.
• Follow OSHA, company safety, and quality procedures in a heavy fabrication environment.

Requirements

• Experience operating CNC saws, drill lines, or similar automated equipment in structural steel or manufacturing.
• Ability to read structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, and CNC instructions .
• Experience with CNC setups, tooling changes, program adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of structural steel, including I-beams, columns, channels, angles, and plate .
• Ability to measure and inspect parts accurately using precision measuring tools.
• Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain required dimensions and tolerances.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working around heavy machinery and steel materials.
• Experience with CNC structural steel fabrication software or systems is a plus.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.