Steel CNC Equipment Technician

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Starting Pay: From $23.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience)

Job Summary

We are hiring a Steel CNC Equipment Technician to support production operations in a structural steel manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for operating automated fabrication machinery, producing quality parts, and maintaining a safe and efficient work area. Candidates with CNC experience in heavy manufacturing or steel fabrication are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up CNC fabrication equipment, including beam drill lines, plasma cutting systems, and angle processing machines.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, production schedules, and work orders.
• Load, position, and secure steel materials using overhead cranes, rigging equipment, and other material handling devices.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to maintain production quality and accuracy.
• Inspect finished components using tape measures, calipers, framing squares, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Make minor CNC program modifications to accommodate different material sizes and thicknesses.
• Perform routine equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean work area while following OSHA safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of CNC machine operating experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel blueprints, fabrication drawings, and shop plans.
• Experience using precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging equipment is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team.