Structural Steel CNC Saw & Drill Operator

About the role

We are hiring a CNC Saw & Drill Operator to process structural steel components using automated cutting and drilling equipment. The ideal candidate has experience with structural steel, CNC machinery, blueprint reading, and precision measuring.

Responsibilities

• 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

Pay

Starting Pay: $28/hour (Higher pay available based on experience)

Schedule

Shift: 2nd Shift

Location: Arlington, TN, Job Type: Contract-to-Hire