CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator

Qualdoc; York (York County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualdoc in York, PA is seeking a CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator for 2nd shift on a contract-to-hire basis. You will operate CNC coping and cutting equipment to process beams, columns, and channels, with setup, material handling and quality checks.

Starting pay is $22.00/hour, with a $3.00/hour 2nd shift differential and higher pay based on experience. You'll work with overhead cranes and forklifts and must read blueprints.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of CNC machine operation experience.
• CNC coping machine or beam line experience strongly preferred.
• Structural steel fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience with machine setup, tooling changes, and basic CNC troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Experience working around overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC coping and cutting machines.
• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings, blueprints, and dimensions.
• Load and unload steel materials using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform programmed coping, cutting, drilling, and other machining operations.
• Inspect completed parts using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Change tooling, make basic machine adjustments, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Measuring tools

Job description

CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator

Location: York, PA
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $22.00/hour, with higher pay available depending on experience
2nd Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour

Job Overview

Operate CNC coping and cutting equipment to process structural steel beams, columns, channels, and other components. This role involves machine setup, material handling, quality checks, and meeting production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC coping and cutting machines.
• Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings, blueprints, and dimensions.
• Load and unload steel materials using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform programmed coping, cutting, drilling, and other machining operations.
• Inspect completed parts using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Change tooling, make basic machine adjustments, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of CNC machine operation experience.
• CNC coping machine or beam line experience strongly preferred.
• Structural steel fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience with machine setup, tooling changes, and basic CNC troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Experience working around overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

If you have CNC experience and are comfortable working with structural steel and industrial equipment,