CNC Machine Operator

Panelmatic; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Panelmatic is seeking a dedicated CNC Fabricator to produce sheet metal parts, set up and align components for CNC operations, and support assembly of metal buildings and enclosures.

Work involves reading blueprints, selecting materials, loading CNC equipment, and performing quality checks. A strong focus on safety, precision, and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Two plus years of CNC experience required.
• Two plus years of forklift operating experience required.
• Two plus years of experience using basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle grinder, etc.) required.
• Two plus years of experience with QA procedures (QAPs) required.
• Excellent communication skills and reliability are required.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Consult blueprints, work orders, and schematics to safely construct structures; develop sketches if needed.
• Set up and calibrate accessories, program the CNC machine, and load materials.
• Cut, bend, and shape sheet metal to required dimensions.
• Verify conformance of workpiece to specifications using measuring tools.
• Operate fabricating machines (brakes, shears) and perform routine maintenance.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and proper tool storage.
• Notify lead or inspector when product is ready for inspection.

Skills

CNC experience

Forklift operation

Tool usage

Quality procedures (QA)

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

About Us

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Description

About Us

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary

Panelmatic Inc. is seeking a dedicated and skilled CNC Fabricator. The CNC Fabricator produces a variety of sheet metal parts, which meet dimensional requirements. Set up and align parts per shop prints in preparation for CNC operations, and final fabrication assembly. Working either individually, or as part of a small team to produce metal buildings and enclosures.

Job Duties

• Consults blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct a specified structure; develop additional sketches if needed.
• Selects appropriate material for each job based on the desired or necessary strength.
• Load and unload raw materials and equipment, set up and calibrate accessories, and program the CNC machine
• Cuts, bends, and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions.
• Measures and cuts according to specifications, blueprints, or directions.
• Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape.
• Perform assigned work such as punching holes for screws or bending.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, and shears.
• Coordinates require shutdowns and startups of equipment.
• Develops and maintains records for projects and repairs
• Maintains clean and orderly workspace
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Notify the lead person or Inspector when the product is ready for inspection
• Maintains a clean and safe work area each day and returns tools to their proper locations
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on the CNC machine

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Forklift certification preferred
• Two plus years of CNC experience required
• Two plus years of experience in forklift operating required
• Two plus years of experience in the use basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle grinder, etc.) required
• Two plus years of experience in shear, brake press, turret punch, band saw, grinder, ratchet straps, and other hand tools required
• Two plus years of experience in applicable QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) required
• High levels of organizational and time management skills required
• High levels of analytical, observational, and active listening skills required
• High levels of reliability required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to stoop and bend required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to read a tape measure and prints required
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion charts required
• Excellent manual dexterity required
• Alignment with company core values required
• Ability to read tape measure down to 1/32”
• Ability to read decimals/fractions on measurements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
• 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
• PTO and paid holidays provided
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years