TradeWorX is hiring an experienced
CNC Plasma Operator for an industrial steel fabrication shop in the Coraopolis, PA area.
This is a hands-on machine operating position involving CNC plasma and waterjet cutting equipment, general machine setup, heavy steel plate handling, overhead crane operation, and rigging.
CNC programming is not required. The operator will load existing cutting programs, run equipment, handle finished materials, and maintain an efficient production workflow.
We are looking for someone with strong industrial manufacturing experience who understands how to operate equipment safely and work with heavy steel materials.
Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX)- Health coverage options
- Dental and vision options
- 401K option
- Company-paid group life insurance
- Paid holidays after eligibility requirements
- PTO earned by hours worked
Pay & Overtime- $23–$26 per hour, based on experience
- Approximately 40–50 hours per week
- Overtime opportunities based on production needs
Schedule- 1st shift
- Full-time
- Industrial steel fabrication environment
Job Duties- Operate CNC plasma and waterjet cutting equipment.
- Perform general machine setup and load existing cutting programs.
- Position and handle steel plate using overhead cranes and appropriate rigging.
- Monitor equipment and cutting operations for safe, consistent production.
- Handle carbon steel and stainless steel materials.
- Piece-mark, sort, and organize finished parts.
- Load finished material into boxes, pallets, or plate racks.
- Remove plate skeletons, manage scrap, and maintain an organized work area.
- Follow production instructions and industrial safety procedures.
Requirements- Previous hands-on plasma table or waterjet operating experience preferred.
- Industrial manufacturing, steel fabrication, or steel processing experience.
- Overhead crane operation and rigging experience.
- Experience handling heavy steel plate or similar industrial materials.
- General machine setup and production equipment knowledge.
- Basic computer skills to select and run existing programs.
- Ability to work safely and independently in a production environment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has experience operating industrial cutting equipment and understands the demands of a heavy steel fabrication environment.
Experience with CNC burn tables, oxy-fuel cutting, CNC laser cutting, structural steel fabrication, or steel plate processing is valuable.
We particularly value candidates with hands-on machine setup, overhead crane operation, rigging, and heavy material-handling experience.
How to Apply
Apply now. Call/text 724-961-8211 or reply with your name, trade, and location.
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