Entry CNC Operator

Orion Steel Group•Pueblo, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CF&I Steel, L.P. is seeking an Entry CNC Operator for its Roll Shop team in Pueblo, Colorado. The role is responsible for safely dressing and turning rolls for all Rolling Mills. The operator uses CNC lathes and grinders, selects programs and tools, reads prints, turns rolls, and checks tolerances. The position also involves coordinating with mill and Bearing Buildup personnel, supporting production, handling rolls for shipment, maintaining equipment and work areas, following safety procedures, and assisting maintenance personnel. The position requires working in a physically demanding manufacturing environment, both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to elevated noise, extreme temperatures, and various physical and equipment hazards. Employees must be willing to work a three-shift rotation on any days of the week. Compensation is $29.96 per hour, plus shift differential.

Requirements

Must be a qualified CNC operator; 3–5 years of machining experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to read prints.
A 2- or 4-year degree in CNC Programming, Machining, or a related field.
Knowledge of tools and equipment used for industrial purposes.
Understanding of basic manufacturing processes and familiarity with heavy industry, manufacturing, mining, or a closely related field.
Ability to safely and appropriately operate power and hand tools, machinery, and mobile equipment; 12 months of experience is preferred.
Ability to manipulate numbers, quantities, shapes, and spaces; take simple measurements; and perform basic mathematical operations, including work with decimals and fractions.
Ability to convey and understand information effectively and safely, including speaking over a public address system.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, with exposure to elevated noise, extreme heat and cold, moving parts, hot surfaces, pinch points, sparks, sharp edges, high-pressure air, and oxygen and gas lines; atmospheric conditions may require a respirator.
Ability to work in a physically demanding manufacturing environment involving repetition, climbing, kneeling, standing, crawling, and consistently exerting forces of up to 50 pounds or more.
Willingness to work a three-shift rotation and any days of the week.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Candidates must demonstrate aptitude through testing.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of machining experience.
At least 12 months of experience operating power and hand tools, machinery, and mobile equipment.
Valid driver's license is preferred; it is required for certain positions within the scope of Steel Production Worker.

Responsibilities

Safely operate CNC lathes, CNC grinders, cutting tools, templates, hand tools, measuring tools, and required safety equipment.
Direct Bearing Buildup personnel in loading and unloading the lathe.
Read prints.
Select programs, templates, and tools, and optimize lathe or grinder operation.
Turn rolls and check tolerances.
Handle rolls for shipment.
Provide information and technical assistance to the Rolling Mills.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly.
Follow applicable standard operating procedures, safety rules, and lockout procedures.
Obtain and maintain OSHA 10 and equipment certifications as required.
Coordinate with mill personnel to maintain production while operating necessary equipment and using required safety equipment.
Perform routine maintenance and assist maintenance personnel.
Notify supervisors and maintenance personnel about abnormal job or equipment conditions.