CNC Operator Night shift

Drake-Williams Steel•Omaha, NE

2d•$19 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The CNC Operator fabricates parts for structural fabrication, the Service Center, and miscellaneous steel assemblies according to cutting lists, shop drawings, machine capabilities, AISC code requirements for structural steel, and Drake-Williams Steel quality requirements. The role involves identifying steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances; setting up and adjusting machines; and checking for errors or discrepancies in cutting lists and shop drawings. Operators also move materials with cranes, forklifts, conveyors, and transfers, perform minor machine maintenance, and follow inventory and safety procedures. This is a full-time, second-shift position at the Structural location in Omaha, Nebraska. The scheduled shift is 3:30 P.M. to 1:45 A.M. Employees are expected to work 40 hours per week; overtime and weekends may be required based on company needs. The work is performed in a shop environment, with occasional exposure to heat, cold, wet and 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 setting 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-number 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 purposes.
Attention to detail, pride in workmanship, and commitment to safe work practices.
Ability to operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely and properly, and to understand and use industry and company-adopted crane hand signals.
Ability to follow inventory procedures and multitask.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing and lifting weights up to 20 pounds continuously, up to 35 pounds frequently, and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to hear sufficiently to be aware of safety issues and visually read and interpret shop drawings.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Identify steel shapes, sizes, and mill tolerances.
Fabricate material as trained and instructed, including beams, tubes, angle, channel, bar grating, pipe, plate, and rounds.
Fabricate according to dimensions on cut lists and shop drawings, AISC code requirements for structural steel, and machine capabilities.
Adjust machines to ensure accurate dimensions as shown on shop drawings.
Identify errors and 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, such as blade changes and cleaning.
Follow inventory procedures and use a computer for cut-list and inventory purposes.
Attend meetings as required by management and perform other duties assigned by management.
Work scheduled hours consistently and reliably at assigned locations.
Work safely, use required personal protective equipment, and follow crane-operation hand signals.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and pushing or pulling materials and equipment.