Job Description

Structural Steel CNC Equipment Operator

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Starting Pay: $24.00/hour (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel CNC Equipment Operator to join a manufacturing team producing precision steel components. The ideal candidate has experience operating CNC cutting, drilling, or sawing equipment and is comfortable working with overhead cranes in a production environment.

This position offers the opportunity to work with specialized structural steel fabrication equipment while maintaining quality, accuracy, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment by selecting the correct machine settings for each job
• Operate one or more of the following:
  • Kinetic Plasma Table
  • Peddinghaus Saw/Drill Line
  • Peddinghaus Angle Master
  • Ficep Beamline
  • Verify material dimensions and specifications before processing
  • Select the correct material type, stock size, and required dimensions
  • Mark parts accurately according to production requirements
  • Read and follow work instructions, drawings, and production documents
  • Record daily production activity and material usage
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance and assist with troubleshooting equipment issues
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
  • Safely move materials using overhead cranes and material transfer systems
  • Regularly lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Required Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC plasma tables or CNC sawing, drilling, or cutting equipment
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods
• Comfortable working in both hot and cold manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, symbols, and production notes
• Experience with Tekla PowerFab
• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication or metal manufacturing