CNC Machine Trainee, 2nd Shift - Hands-On Learning

Gregor Technologies, LLC; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a CNC Machine Trainee for the 2nd shift to perform advanced production activities and operate multiple machines. The role requires reading blueprints, measuring with gauges, and following work orders.

The candidate should have experience with overhead cranes, hand tools, and CAD/ERP literacy, with a focus on precision, safety, and documentation. Training and growth opportunities are provided in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals.
• Advanced measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions.
• Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator.
• Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
• Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP.
• Must be organized with attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Positions work pieces for processing.
• Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing.
• Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement.
• Determines processing specifications by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
• Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools.
• Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments.
• Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
• Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane.
• Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts.
• May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader.
• May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing; or after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping.
• Restocks material.
• Completes work order paperwork/documentation.

Skills

Reading & writing in English

Measuring skills

Mechanical aptitude

Overhead crane operation

Hand tools

Dexterity

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Drug screen clearance

Tools

CAD programming

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metals USA in Tulsa, OK, is seeking a CNC Machine Trainee for the 2nd shift to perform advanced production activities and operate multiple machines. The role requires reading blueprints, measuring with gauges, and following work orders.

The candidate should have experience with overhead cranes, hand tools, and CAD/ERP literacy, with a focus on precision, safety, and documentation. Training and growth opportunities are provided in a manufacturing environment.