CNC Plasma Operator

Aventure Staffing; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Job summary

Aventure Staffing in Norfolk, NE seeks a CNC Plasma Operator to set up, operate, and maintain CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, and waterjets for custom screening technology and bulk-handling agri-industrial equipment.

You'll need 3+ years of CNC/plasma/laser/waterjet experience, strong blueprint reading and measurement skills, and the ability to lift up to 90 lbs; pass pre-employment screening. Pay starts at $18+ DOE with weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of CNC plasma, laser, or waterjet operation experience in a metal fabrication environment preferred.
• Strong blueprint reading and precision measurement skills.
• Physical capability to lift up to 90 lbs and perform heavy labor.
• Must pass pre-employment screening; valid Driver’s License; CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup: Set up, calibrate, and operate CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, and waterjets.
• Layout & Assembly: Position parts and mark cutting lines considering material thickness.
• Tack-Welding & Fabrication: Perform tack-welding across various positions as needed.
• Quality Inspection: Check cut precision using micrometers and calipers to ensure quality.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and inspection of dies and torches.
• Material Handling: Load/unload heavy materials and assemblies using hoists or cranes.

Skills

CNC plasma

Laser cutting

Waterjet

Blueprint reading

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Title: CNC Plasma Operator

Location: Norfolk, NE Shift: 6:30am-3:30 pm Pay Rate: $18+DOE

Job Summary:

The CNC Plasma Operator will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining specialized machinery—including CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, and waterjets—to produce high-quality custom screening technology and bulk-handling agri-industrial equipment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Machine Operation & Setup: Set up, calibrate, and operate CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, waterjets, powered saws, and hand shears according to project specifications.
• Layout & Assembly: Lay out, position, and secure parts using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Mark cutting and bending lines while accounting for material thickness and shrinkage.
• Tack-Welding & Fabrication: Recognize, set up, and operate equipment to tack-weld components across flat, vertical, or overhead positions using electric, gas, or arc welding techniques.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect cut precision, grooves, angles, and gap allowances using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring tools to ensure zero-defect output.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery, including oiling, clearing debris, and inspecting dies and torches.
• Material Handling: Load, unload, and transport heavy raw materials and finished assemblies using hoists, overhead cranes, or material handling equipment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience: 3+ years of CNC plasma, laser, or waterjet operation experience in a metal fabrication environment preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong blueprint reading skills; ability to calculate measurements, ratios, fractions, and angles with high accuracy.
• Physical Demands: Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting up to 90 lbs., pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, and reaching overhead.
• Screening: Must be 18+ years of age with a valid Driver’s License. Must pass pre-employment physical exam, work-style survey, and drug screening. (Class A CDL is a plus).

Benefits

• Weekly Pay! Direct Deposit
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Opportunity for long-term placement with a reputable local company.