CNC Operator

Ranco Fertiservice, Inc.; Sioux Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Ranco Fertiservice, Inc. is looking for a CNC Laser & Press Brake Operator at their Sioux Rapids, IA location. This full-time role involves operating and maintaining CNC laser cutting and press brake equipment, with responsibilities in programming, quality verification, and machine setup. Successful candidates will have attention to detail, safety awareness, and a minimum of one year of manufacturing experience. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $18.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience, along with benefits including paid holidays and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience (CNC laser and/or press brake preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements.
• Experience with basic math skills (fractions, decimals).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC laser cutting machines and press brake equipment.
• Set up machines, including tooling installation and material loading.
• Inspect, test, and measure parts; document results to meet quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Mechanics aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC programming/software

ERP systems (CSI/Syteline)

Job description

Description

The CNC Laser & Press Brake Operator is responsible for operating, setting up, and maintaining CNC laser cutting and Press Brake equipment to cut, bend, and form metal components to specification. This role includes programming, machine setup, inspection, and quality verification while ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate production. The operator makes decisions regarding quality, tolerances, and operation sequence.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain CNC laser cutting machines and press brake equipment safely and efficiently
• Set up machines, including tooling installation, material loading, and program selection
• Program CNC machines, build nests, and adjust machine settings as needed
• Determine proper tooling, set stops/guides, and configure CNC units for forming operations
• Load/unload materials using overhead crane and/or forklift
• Perform cutting, bending, and forming operations to meet specifications
• Inspect, test, and measure parts; document results and ensure quality standards are met
• Detect and report defective materials and non-conforming parts
• Verify material thickness, dimensions, and tolerances
• Perform basic machine maintenance and identify worn or damaged tooling
• Work across multiple workstations as production needs require
• Perform secondary operations such as drilling, tapping, sawing, grinding, sanding, and deburring

Qualification Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Organized and able to follow established procedures
• Reliable and dependable
• Strong safety awareness and ability to identify hazards
• Self‑motivated with ability to work independently
• Ability to produce accurate parts in a fast‑paced environment

Education, Reasoning Ability, And or Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience (CNC laser and/or press brake preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements
• Proficiency with tape measure and basic math (fractions, decimals)
• Experience with CNC programming/software preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn machinery and tooling
• Experience with ERP systems (CSI/Syteline a plus)
• Strong problem‑solving skills

Communication And Language Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Effective communication with supervisors and team members
• Team‑oriented with a positive attitude

Physical Demands

• Regular standing, walking, bending, squatting, and reaching
• Frequent use of hands for tools and controls
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 25 lbs frequently
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Exposure to fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $18.00 – $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
• Eight paid holidays
• Health and Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match
• ESOP retirement account
• Clothing allowance

Schedule

• Full‑time position
• Shift options: 10‑hour shift or 8‑hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday work schedule

Work Location

In‑person work at our Sioux Rapids, IA location.