What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNC Operator position at Bonacio Construction-Steel Shop?
Join Our Team at Bonacio Steel – Fabricators and Installers of Quality Steel Solutions
We are a medium-sized fabrication shop specializing in light structural steel (up to 3 stories), miscellaneous, and ornamental steel. We're seeking an experienced CNC Operator to join our shop fabrication team. If you have a strong background in operating CNC steel fabrication equipment (such as beam drill lines, saw lines, plasma/plate processors, or angle lines) and a commitment to safety and quality, we want to hear from you.
Core Responsibilities:
- Setup, program, and operate CNC machinery used in structural steel fabrication (e.g., CNC drill lines, band saws, plasma/plate processors, or angle processors).
- Read and interpret shop drawings, detail sheets, and DSTV / CNC files to ensure proper layout and machining parameters.
- Load and unload structural steel beams, channels, tubing, and plate onto machine tables using overhead hoists and forklifts.
- Perform quality control inspections, verifying dimensions, hole locations, bevels, and tolerances against shop fabrication drawings.
- Perform routine daily maintenance, tooling changes, clean-out, and troubleshooting on CNC equipment to maintain shop flow.
- Assist with general shop fabrication tasks as needed to support production schedules.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience operating CNC machinery in a structural steel or heavy metal fabrication environment.
- Ability to read and understand structural steel blueprints and fabrication drawings.
- Valid OSHA 10 card within 3 months of onboarding.
- Rigging and overhead crane/forklift operating experience.
- Must provide basic hand tools (measuring tape, square, calipers, center punch).
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Schedule:
- Hours are typically Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
- Flexibility for occasional overtime and shift adjustments based on project needs.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED, or vocational trade school training in machining/fabrication.
- Certification, if applicable, to operate material handling equipment (Overhead Crane, Forklift).
- Three years of steel fabrication experience in a shop environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with structural steel CNC software/controls (e.g., Peddinghaus, Voortman, Ficep, Hypertherm, or similar systems).
- Basic understanding of G-code or CNC controller adjustments.
Competitive pay and benefits package offered based on experience. Must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work in a team environment.
We look forward to building with you!
Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $28