CNC Operator (DFW)

Patriot Erectors, LLC Steel Fabricators•Cleburne, TX

85d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Every job starts with your cut. Raw steel rolls in; precise, piece-marked parts roll out. As a CNC Operator at our Cleburne shop, you make the first cut on everything Patriot builds in DFW — and when your cut is right, the whole job runs right.

Requirements

12+ months of experience running a CNC machine
Ability to read a tape measure and match material to cut-sheet descriptions and lengths
Self-starter attitude and eagerness to learn
Good communication skills
Able to stand for extended periods in a shop environment

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Ability to read blueprints
Overhead crane operation experience
Experience editing G-code
Familiarity with structural shapes — wide flange, tube, channel, and angle

Responsibilities

Verify First: Confirm the material matches the cut card — type, size, weight, length, and heat number — before every cut.
Run the Machine: Work off pre-nested cut sheets, using manual and CNC measuring to cut material square and to length a tape measure is your best friend.
G-Code: Understand, interpret, and edit G-code programming as the work requires.
Tooling: Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling — and keep inserts in working condition.
Mark & Stage: Piece-mark and identify steel per job; stack material safely and stage it for the next operation.
Material Handling: Load and unload the machine with an overhead crane; mark up drops and return them to stock.
Maintain: Perform daily cleaning and light maintenance on the CNC machinery.
Quality: Comply with all quality policies, specifications, and instructions — and know your material types (WF, TS, CH, L).

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with overtime available
401(k) with company matching contributions
Company-paid life & disability insurance
Supplemental coverage options
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Quarterly financial-planning webinars
Paid time off (PTO)
Leave-of-absence programs (administered through Tilt)
Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision
Pet insurance
Nivati EAP — free, confidential mental-health support for employees and their families
Gym-membership support through affiliated partners
Blue Points program — rewards for a healthy lifestyle
Craig Cobb College Scholarship
Continuous learning, including Udemy training courses
Leadership training
AISC membership for Patriot employees
Community initiatives and support employees who volunteer