CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator

Lever, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking a CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator in York, PA for a contract-to-hire role on the 2nd shift. You will operate CNC coping and cutting equipment on structural steel components such as beams, columns, and channels.

Responsibilities include reading shop drawings, setup, measuring parts with calipers, and keeping equipment safe and productive while meeting schedules. This position requires 2+ years of CNC experience and steel fabrication familiarity; starting pay is $22

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC machine operation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and structural steel drawings.
• Beam/coping equipment experience preferred.
• Safety-focused with emphasis on quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate CNC coping and cutting equipment.
• Process structural steel beams, columns, channels, and other components.
• Review shop drawings and dimensions during production.
• Move steel materials with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform programmed coping, cutting, drilling, and related machine operations.
• Check completed parts with tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Change tooling and make basic machine adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic CNC equipment issues and perform routine machine maintenance.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting quality standards.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Tools

CNC coping equipment

Beam line equipment

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

CNC Structural Steel Machine Operator

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

Position Overview

Seeking a CNC Machine Operator to work with structural steel components such as beams, columns, and channels. This role involves CNC equipment operation, material movement, machine setup, measurements, and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and operate CNC coping and cutting equipment.
• Process structural steel beams, columns, channels, and other components.
• Review shop drawings and dimensions before and during production.
• Move steel materials using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform programmed coping, cutting, drilling, and related machine operations.
• Check completed parts with tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring tools.
• Change tooling and make basic machine adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot basic CNC equipment issues and perform routine machine maintenance.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Maintain production schedules while meeting quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CNC machine operation experience.
• CNC coping or beam line experience strongly preferred.
• Structural steel fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and structural steel shop drawings.
• Experience with machine setup, tooling changes, and basic CNC troubleshooting.
• Skilled in using tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring equipment.
• Experience working with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety and product quality.