Structural Steel CNC Saw & Drill Operator

Qualdoc • Arlington, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a CNC Saw & Drill Operator to process structural steel components using automated cutting and drilling equipment. The ideal candidate has experience with structural steel, CNC machinery, blueprint reading, and precision measuring.

Requirements

• Experience operating CNC saws, drill lines, or similar automated equipment in structural steel or manufacturing.
• Ability to read structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, and CNC instructions.
• Experience with CNC setups, tooling changes, program adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of structural steel, including I-beams, columns, channels, angles, and plate.
• Ability to measure and inspect parts accurately using precision measuring tools.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working around heavy machinery and steel materials.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain required dimensions and tolerances.
• Experience with CNC structural steel fabrication software or systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC saws and multi-spindle drill lines for I-beams, columns, channels, angles, and other structural steel.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings, cut lists, CNC programs, and fabrication details.
• Load and position material using overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Perform cutting, drilling, coping, and hole-making operations while maintaining required dimensions and tolerances.
• Complete machine setups, tooling changes, program adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Check first-piece and completed parts using tape measures, squares, calipers, levels, and other measuring tools.
• Record production information and report material or equipment issues.
• Follow OSHA, company safety, and quality procedures in a heavy fabrication environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED