CNC Operator (DFW)

Patriot Erectors, LLC.; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contributions

Health savings account (HSA)

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Safety equipment provided

Paid volunteering time

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Patriot Erectors, LLC. in Cleburne, Texas, is looking for a dedicated candidate for a Safety position. The role involves integrating safety initiatives into project operations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include verifying material, operating CNC machinery, and performing maintenance tasks.

Applicants are preferred to have a High School Diploma or GED and experience with CNC machines. The company offers benefits including a 401(k) plan, health savings account, and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to read blueprints preferred.
• 12+ months running a CNC machine (Peddinghaus FDB 2500).
• Experience in overhead crane operation is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Verify material is correct prior to cutting.
• Comply with all quality policies and regulations.
• Perform daily cleaning and maintenance on CNC machinery.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Blueprint reading

Overhead crane operation

Measurement skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The right candidate for this position is someone with extensive experience in Safety who will support our projects. This person will constantly be responsible for successfully integrating safety initiatives into the functional operation of the different projects by maintaining processes and procedures to prevent injuries and violations of the law or company policies and minimize the environmental impact of our operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position Overview: Use pre nested cut cards and other documentation to convert raw shape steel into semi‑finished parts for fabrication. Information on the cut card needs to be read, understood and verified prior to cutting. This includes, but is not limited to: type, size and weight of beam, cut length and heat number.

Essential Job Functions

• Verify the material is correct prior to cutting
• Work off pre‑nested cut sheets
• Match nested cut sheet description and length with material; able to read a tape measure
• Use manual or CNC measuring to measure material being cut
• Mark and identify steel per jobs
• Properly stack material safely and stage pre‑jobs
• Understand, interpret and edit G‑code programming
• Recognize, deploy and properly use inserts, fixtures and tooling
• Ensure inserts are in working condition and material cutting is square
• Properly markup drops and return to stock
• Load/unload the machine with an overhead crane
• Perform daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on CNC machinery
• Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions
• Know the difference in material types (WF, TS, CH, L)

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to read blueprints preferred
• 12+ months running a CNC machine (Peddinghaus FDB 2500)
• Must be a self‑starter and eager to learn
• Experience in overhead crane operation is helpful
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

What we offer

• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Safety equipment provided
• 8 hours of paid volunteering time
• Wellness initiatives, including Nivati EAP services