CNC Operator III

HEARTLAND FABRICATION•Brownsville, PA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC - Machine Operator will be responsible for the assigned to operate and set up numerical control (NC) machines to fabricate parts, applying knowledge of shop math, machinability of materials and drawings for the following equipment: Plasma machines, Hydmech Saw, Pacific press, Standard press, Behringer saw.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the marine, or steel fabrication industry.
CNC Equipment Operation & Equipment Setup
Blueprint Reading & Technical Understanding
Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Safety Awareness & Compliance
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Teamwork & Communication

Nice To Haves

CNC 3 – Learning 1 machine
CNC 2 – Learning 2 machine
CNC 1 – 3+ machines and supervisor recommendation

Responsibilities

Select, align, and secure materials, tooling, and fixtures based on production requirements.
Program, set up, and operate CNC machinery to cut, bend, and form materials to precise tolerances.
Regulate machining factors such as speed, feed rate, depth, and angle to ensure accuracy and quality.
Execute production runs according to the daily schedule while maintaining adherence to all safety and quality standards.
Inspect finished parts to verify compliance with drawings and dimensional tolerances.
Maintain machine cleanliness, perform basic preventive maintenance, and report any equipment issues to supervision.
Ability to run overhead crane (once certified).
Determine part dimensions, sequence of operations, and setup.
Properly mark parts and complete storage for the next shop.
Ability to read tape measure to the 1/16th inch and verify results.
Perform quality checks (plate tolerances, bend tolerances).
Perform daily operational checks and cleanup at beginning and end of shifts.
Responsible for daily maintenance (cleaning, lubricating, oil changes).
Notify maintenance for preventive maintenance (PM).
Troubleshoot to operator’s level maintenance.
Keep daily inventory of work-in-process (WIP) and stock materials.
Ensure uninterrupted material flow.