CNC Operator

Energy Transfer PartnersHouston, TX
Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Operator position requires the ability to set up and operate at least three specific pieces of steel processing equipment, including rolling machines, band saws, and plasma cutting tables/profilers. The role also involves operating various portable and stationary power tools, overhead cranes, and forklifts. Responsibilities include performing routine equipment inspections, transcribing work order details, issuing materials, coordinating with forklift operators, verifying material specifications, and monitoring consumable inventory. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to company procedures, and reporting potential hazards. This is a full-time position within the steel fabrication industry.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 2+ years’ experience in steel fabrication related environment
  • CNC Software programs
  • Experience in welding processes (SAW, FCAW, GMAW).
  • Knowledge of steel material grades.
  • Ability to read tape measures and rulers in increments of 1/16”.
  • Basic mathematic ability to add and subtract fractions, decimals and whole numbers.
  • Must have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a fabrication and weld shop.
  • Must be familiar with Safety and OSHA requirements within a welding environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience (specific years depend on job level: Level C 0-2, Level B 2-4, Level A 4+).

Responsibilities

  • Setup and operate at least three of the following pieces of steel processing equipment: Small Plate Rolling machine, CNC Vertical Mitering Band Saw with bar feeder, CNC Plasma Plate Cutting Table, CNC Plasma Beam Profiler, CNC Plasma Pipe Profiler.
  • Operate portable power tools such as large and small grinders.
  • Operate stationary tools such as bench grinder, iron worker, drill press and chop saw.
  • Operate overhead crane, forklift and other lifting equipment.
  • Perform routine inspections on equipment and components.
  • Transcribe work order, part and heat numbers to material drop and traceability documents.
  • Issue plate, rolled material, saw cut material lengths and associated drops to corresponding job/work order.
  • Coordinate material requirements with forklift operator.
  • Verify material grade and size matches cut list prior to cutting.
  • Monitor inventory levels on consumables, i.e. saw blades, coolant and lubrication and report to supervisor.
  • Report problems to line supervisor and actively participates in resolutions.
  • Performs job duties in a safe manner and according to company safety procedures.
  • Maintains a clean and safe working area.
  • Reports potential safety hazards to supervisor immediately and actively participates in resolutions.

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
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