CNC Operator Day shift

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The CNC Operator fabricates parts for structural fabrication, the Service Center, and miscellaneous steel assemblies, following cutting lists, shop drawings, and Drake-Williams Steel quality requirements. The operator works with a range of steel materials and operates and adjusts fabrication machinery to meet specified dimensions, applicable AISC structural-steel requirements, and machine capabilities. The role also involves identifying errors or discrepancies in cutting lists and drawings, moving materials safely, following inventory and safety procedures, and attending meetings as required. Scheduled hours are expected to be worked reliably at assigned locations. The position is expected to work 40 hours per week; overtime and weekends may be required based on company needs.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Minimum of six months of experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic 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 setting priorities.
Skill 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 and use cutting lists, shop orders, and shop drawings.
Ability to use a computer for cut lists and inventory purposes.
Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely and properly, and to understand and use industry and company-adopted crane hand signals.
Ability to multitask and follow inventory procedures.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing and lifting and occasional material handling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues and visually read and interpret shop drawings.
Wear required personal protective equipment, 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, and rounds according to cut lists, shop drawings, AISC 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 minor mechanical tasks on machines, including blade changes and cleaning.
Follow inventory procedures and work safely while maintaining attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
Attend meetings as required by management and perform other duties assigned by management.
Consistently and reliably work scheduled hours at assigned locations.