CNC Operator

Abraservice; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB is seeking a CNC Machinist to operate mills and lathes, set up programs, load materials, and monitor production quality on-site. You will perform inspections with calipers and micrometers, document settings, and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining safety and equipment care in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2+ years of CNC mills/lathes experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and the ability to perform inspections on finished products.
• Willingness to undergo training and continuing education to stay updated with new techniques and technologies in CNC mills and lathes.
• Completion of the established Skill Pie per location.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.); ability to operate light equipment, good knowledge of mechanical devices.
• Previous crane and forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Strong attention to details, analytical skills, exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, creative, problem-solving, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive

Responsibilities

• Enter CNC programs by creating new programs or using existing ones to control the cutting process.
• Load and unload raw materials onto the machine.
• Watch the machine during operation, ensuring smooth running and adjusting as needed to maintain quality.
• Regularly check finished parts against specifications using measuring tools to verify accuracy.
• Perform basic cleaning, routine maintenance and lubrication on the CNC machine and report malfunctions.
• Maintain production logs recording machine settings, quality checks, and issues encountered.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor machine issues or notify maintenance for repairs.
• Follow all safety protocols and keep a clean, organized work area.

Skills

CNC mills/lathes experience

Quality control

Communication

Organization

Under pressure

Teamwork

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Degree

Tools

CNC mills

CNC lathes

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

Entering CNC programs into the machine, either by creating new programs or utilizing existing ones, to control the cutting process.

Loading and unloading raw materials onto the machine.

Watching the machine during operation, ensuring it runs smoothly and adjusting as needed to maintain quality.

Regularly checking finished parts against specifications using measuring tools to verify accuracy and identify defects.

Performing basic cleaning, routine maintenance and lubrication on the CNC machine, identifying and reporting any malfunctions to ensure optimal performance and prevent malfunctions.

Maintaining production logs and recording relevant data like machine settings, quality checks, and any issues encountered.

Troubleshoot and resolve minor machine issues or notify the maintenance department for repairs.

Follow all company safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 - 2+ years of experience operating CNC mills and lathes in a manufacturing, production or metal fabrication setting.
• Familiarity with quality control procedures and the ability to perform inspections on finished products.
• Willingness to undergo training and continuing education to stay updated with new techniques and technologies in CNC mills and lathes.
• Completion of the established Skill Pie per location.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, extremely organized.
• Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometer etc.); ability to operate light equipment, good knowledge of mechanical devices.
• Previous crane and forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Strong attention to details, analytical skills, exceptional judgment, dependable, excellent teamwork skills, good time management skills, creative, problem-solving, hardworking & persistent, professional competence, proactive

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Technical Degree, or an equivalent combination of education & experience
• 3 - 5+ years of increasingly responsible experience as a CNC machinist in a manufacturing, production, or metal fabrication setting.

Working conditions

Travel 10% of time for meetings at other SSAB locations, deliveries, trainings, seminars & conferences as needed.

Physical requirements

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, provincial and local standards.

OUR CULTURE

At SSAB, we strive to create an environment where every team member is heard, valued, empowered, and engaged. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and that everyone contributes to our collective success. We use our values – driven, true and ahead – in making everyday decisions, keeping the customer at the heart of what we do. This makes us all team players, each with the drive to improve. When joining SSAB you will become part of an organization of passionate problem solvers working together on important challenges. We will support your growth by providing a safe and friendly workplace. If you set out to achieve it, at SSAB you will have the possibility of broadening your skills and grow within your field or beyond.