CNC Machine Operator - 1st Shift
Location: Sandusky, OH
Pay Rate: $22.00 - $30.00 an hour (Based on experience)
Local Company is seeking a CNC Machine Operator to join our Fabrication team on 1st shift. This role is responsible for operating CNC and metal fabrication equipment to manufacture high-quality steel products while meeting engineering and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Operate CNC equipment including laser, press brake, lathe, mill, and plasma machines
- Perform machine setups and operate fabrication equipment such as saws, shear, punch press, drill press, cold saw, reamers, and other production machinery
- Program machines and troubleshoot equipment to ensure quality production
- Inspect products to ensure compliance with engineering specifications
- Perform mechanical assembly work as assigned
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area
- Assist with training and mentoring new operators when needed
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- CNC machining experience preferred, especially with press brakes and fiber optic lasers
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and use measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers preferred
- Ability to operate hand tools and read a tape measure within 1/16"
- Basic math skills, including converting fractions and decimals
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills
- Must be able to read and write English
- Ability to pass a pre-employment math and measurement test
Physical Requirements:
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Regularly lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and use of hands and arms
Work Environment: Industrial metal fabrication facility with exposure to machinery, fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. PPE, including steel-toe shoes, is required.
