CNC Structural Steel Saw & Drill Operator (2nd Shift)

Socket.dev; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Structural Steel CNC Saw & Drill Operator in Arlington, TN to process structural components using automated cutting and drilling equipment. The role requires blueprint reading, precision measuring, and experience with CNC machinery in a heavy fabrication setting.

You will set up and operate CNC saws and drill lines, load material with cranes or forklifts, and ensure parts meet exact tolerances through careful inspection and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC saws, drill lines, or similar automated equipment in structural steel or manufacturing.
• Ability to read structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, and CNC instructions.
• Experience with CNC setups, tooling changes, program adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of structural steel, including I-beams, columns, channels, angles, and plate.
• Ability to measure and inspect parts accurately using precision measuring tools.
• Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain required dimensions and tolerances.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working around heavy machinery and steel materials.
• Experience with CNC structural steel fabrication software or systems is a plus.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC saws and multi-spindle drill lines for I-beams, columns, channels, angles, and other structural steel.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, CNC programs, and fabrication details.
• Load and position material using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform cutting, drilling, coping, and hole-making operations while maintaining required dimensions and tolerances.
• Complete machine setups, tooling changes, program adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Check first-piece and completed parts using tape measures, squares, calipers, levels, and other measuring tools.
• Record production information and report material or equipment issues.
• Follow OSHA, company safety, and quality procedures in a heavy fabrication environment.

Skills

CNC saws

CNC drill lines

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC software

Fabrication systems

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Structural Steel CNC Saw & Drill Operator in Arlington, TN to process structural components using automated cutting and drilling equipment. The role requires blueprint reading, precision measuring, and experience with CNC machinery in a heavy fabrication setting.

You will set up and operate CNC saws and drill lines, load material with cranes or forklifts, and ensure parts meet exact tolerances through careful inspection and troubleshooting.