CNC Plasma Operator - Precision Fabrication, Great Benefits

WILLBANKS METALS INC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Willbanks Metals Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Plasma Operator to safely run CNC plasma cutting on steel plate and structural materials in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

You will read blueprints, select tooling, set up machinery, and inspect finished parts to ensure accuracy and quality. The role requires 1–2 years of plasma cutting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years' experience operating CNC plasma cutting machines.
• Experience in manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Proficient with precision measuring tools.
• Experience operating forklifts/overhead cranes; certifications preferred.
• Basic computer skills and CNC software proficiency.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC plasma cutting equipment and material handling equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to determine material and tolerances.
• Select consumables, programs, and tooling based on material specs.
• Verify material identity and heat numbers for each job.
• Load/unload plate and structural steel with cranes or forklifts.
• Monitor operation, adjust settings, and troubleshoot to maintain quality.
• Perform nesting, part layout, and program selection as trained.
• Inspect finished parts with measuring tools to verify dimensions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plasma equipment and components.
• Maintain 5S practices and safe work area; record production data.
• Train new operators and cross-train in other fabrication processes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC plasma operation

Precision measuring

Safety compliance

Team player

Forklift/Crane experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC interfaces

Production software

Overhead cranes

Forklift operation

Job description

Willbanks Metals Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Plasma Operator to safely run CNC plasma cutting on steel plate and structural materials in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

You will read blueprints, select tooling, set up machinery, and inspect finished parts to ensure accuracy and quality. The role requires 1–2 years of plasma cutting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes.