Structural Steel Machine Operator

Atlas Staffing, Inc.; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventative medical Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury medical options

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Atlas Staffing is seeking a full-time Structural Steel Machine Operator for a well-established steel fabrication company in Spokane, WA. You will operate structural fabrication equipment, read blueprints, and help meet production goals with safety in mind.

Qualified candidates have experience with plasma burn tables or similar machinery, strong math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a manufacturing setting. Competitive hourly pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating structural steel fabrication equipment.
• Experience with plasma burn tables, beam lines, press brakes, plate processing equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC plasma and oxy-fuel burn tables and other fabrication equipment.
• Set up machines, adjust feeds, speeds, tooling, and material placement.
• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders to process steel components.
• Measure and inspect finished parts for quality and tolerances.
• Load and unload steel materials safely using overhead cranes and other material handling equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work with team members to meet production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CNC plasma

Overhead crane

Forklift

Beam lines

Press brakes

Job description

Atlas Staffing is hiring a full-time Structural Steel Machine Operator for a well-established steel fabrication company in Spokane, WA. If you have experience operating fabrication equipment such as burn tables, beam lines, saws, press brakes, or other steel processing machinery, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Shift: Monday-Thursday | 5 AM - 3:30 PM + Overtime on Fridays

What You'll Do

• Operate structural steel fabrication equipment including CNC plasma and oxy-fuel burn tables, beam processing equipment, saws, drills, grinders, shears, and press brakes.
• Set up machines and adjust feeds, speeds, tooling, and material placement according to job specifications.
• Read blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders to accurately process steel components.
• Measure and inspect finished parts to ensure quality standards and tolerances are met.
• Load and unload steel materials safely using overhead cranes and other material handling equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work with team members to meet production goals while maintaining quality and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience operating structural steel fabrication equipment or similar heavy industrial machinery.
• Experience with plasma burn tables, beam lines, press brakes, plate processing equipment, shears, saws, or similar fabrication machinery is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong math skills and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Understanding of fabrication tolerances and quality standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience is a plus.
• Reliable attendance and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Preventative medical benefits for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Injury medical options
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with Washington State law

Why Choose Atlas Staffing?

Atlas Staffing is an employment agency that offers great benefits for our temporary and temp-to-hire staffing associates. Beyond the paid sick leave and medical benefits that many of our positions entail, we also have a recruiting staff that is ready to find the type of work YOU are interested in.

Atlas Staffing is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.