CNC Operator III

HEARTLAND FABRICATION LLC•Brownsville, PA

58d•$22 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Machine Operator will be responsible for operating and setting up numerical control (NC) machines to fabricate parts. This role requires applying knowledge of shop math, machinability of materials, and drawings for equipment including Plasma machines, Hydmech Saw, Pacific press, Standard press, and 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
Ability to run overhead crane (once certified)
Ability to read tape measure to the 1/16th inch and verify results
CNC Equipment Operation & Equipment Setup
Blueprint Reading & Technical Understanding
Preventive Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Safety Awareness & Compliance
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving
Teamwork & Communication

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.
Determine part dimensions, sequence of operations, and setup.
Properly mark parts and complete storage for the next shop.
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.