CNC Operator Night shift

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE
•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Fabricate parts for structural fabrication, the Service Center, and miscellaneous steel assemblies according to cutting lists, shop drawings, and Drake-Williams Steel quality requirements. The position involves identifying steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances; fabricating steel components to specified dimensions, AISC structural-steel requirements, and machine capabilities; and adjusting machines to ensure accuracy. Operators identify errors or discrepancies in cutting lists and shop drawings, move materials using material-handling equipment, and complete other duties and meetings as assigned by management. Employees are expected to reliably work their scheduled hours at assigned locations. This is a full-time, second-shift position at the Structural location in Omaha, Nebraska. The listed shift is 3:30 P.M. to 1:45 A.M. The position is expected to work 40 hours per week, with overtime and weekends potentially required based on company needs. Work takes place in a shop environment, with occasional exposure to heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes, odors, dust, solvents, greases, oils, and coolants. Required personal protective equipment includes steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • At least six months of experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic computations involving whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
  • Ability to understand and carry out semi-complicated verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and managers.
  • Ability to work under periodic supervision focused on work progress and job priorities.
  • Skill in using an auto measurer, tape measure, or 1-inch rule.
  • Ability to pass a Drake-Williams Steel-administered test covering shop-drawing interpretation, fractional calculations, basic geometry, and related topics.
  • Ability to interpret, understand, and use cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
  • Ability to use a computer for cut lists and inventory.
  • Attention to detail, pride in workmanship, and safe work practices.
  • Ability to safely and properly operate forklifts and overhead cranes, and understand and use industry and company crane hand signals.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent standing, lifting, carrying, walking, and occasional climbing, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
  • Sufficient hearing to be aware of safety issues and visual ability to read and interpret shop drawings.
  • Wear required PPE, including steel-toe safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, and hard hats.

Responsibilities

  • Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
  • Fabricate material as trained and instructed.
  • Fabricate beams, tubes, angle, channel, bar grating, pipe, plate, or rounds according to cut-list and shop-drawing dimensions, AISC code requirements for structural steel, and machine capabilities.
  • Adjust machines to ensure dimensions match the shop drawings.
  • Identify errors or discrepancies in cut lists and shop drawings before or during the early stages of fabrication.
  • Operate forklifts, jib cranes, overhead cranes, conveyors, and transfers to move materials.
  • Perform other duties assigned by management and attend meetings as required.
  • Consistently and reliably work scheduled hours at assigned locations.
  • Perform minor machine maintenance tasks, such as changing blades and cleaning.
  • Follow inventory procedures and use a computer for cut-list and inventory purposes.
  • Work safely and wear all required personal protective equipment.
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