CNC Operator

Steel Fabrication Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

• Has the ability to setup and operate at least three of the following pieces of steel processing equipment:
• • Small Plate Rolling machine
  • CNC Vertical Mitering Band Saw with bar feeder
  • CNC Plasma Plate Cutting Table
  • CNC Plasma Beam Profiler
  • CNC Plasma Pipe Profiler
• Operates portable power tools such as large and small grinders.
• Operates stationary tools such as bench grinder, iron worker, drill press and chop saw.
• Operates overhead crane, forklift and other lifting equipment.
• Perform routine inspections on equipment and components.
• Transcribe work order, part and heat numbers to material drop and traceability documents.
• Ability to work closely with Quality Department concerning min. thickness, roundness, NDE requirements and scheduling
• Issue plate, rolled material, saw cut material lengths and associated drops to corresponding job/work order.
• Coordinate material requirements with forklift operator.
• Verify material grade and size matches cut list prior to cutting.
• Monitors inventory levels on consumables, i.e. saw blades, coolant and lubrication and reports to supervisor.
• Reports problems to line supervisor and actively participates in resolutions.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• High School diploma or GED
• 2+ years' experience in steel fabrication related environment
• CNC Software programs
• Experience in welding processes (SAW, FCAW, GMAW).
• Knowledge of steel material grades.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level :

• Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
• Level A requires a minimum of 4+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Performs job duties in a safe manner and according to company safety procedures.
• Maintains a clean and safe working area.
• Reports potential safety hazards to supervisor immediately and actively participates in resolutions.
• Ability to read tape measures and rulers in increments of 1/16"
• Basic mathematic ability to add and subtract fractions, decimals and whole numbers.
• Must have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a fabrication and weld shop.
• Must be familiar with Safety and OSHA requirements within a welding environment.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Driving, walking, and standing frequently
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment