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CNC Operator

Energy Transfer
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed below:

  • Has the ability to setup and operate at least three of the following pieces of steel processing equipment:
    • Small Plate Rolling machine
    • CNC Vertical Mitering Band Saw with bar feeder
    • CNC Plasma Plate Cutting Table
    • CNC Plasma Beam Profiler
    • CNC Plasma Pipe Profiler
  • Operates portable power tools such as large and small grinders.
  • Operates stationary tools such as bench grinder, iron worker, drill press and chop saw.
  • Operates overhead crane, forklift and other lifting equipment.
  • Perform routine inspections on equipment and components.
  • Transcribe work order, part and heat numbers to material drop and traceability documents.
  • Ability to work closely with Quality Department concerning min. thickness, roundness, NDE requirements and scheduling
  • Issue plate, rolled material, saw cut material lengths and associated drops to corresponding job/work order.
  • Coordinate material requirements with forklift operator.
  • Verify material grade and size matches cut list prior to cutting.
  • Monitors inventory levels on consumables, i.e. saw blades, coolant and lubrication and reports to supervisor.
  • Reports problems to line supervisor and actively participates in resolutions.
Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Job Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements For This Position Are Listed Below:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • 2 years’ experience in steel fabrication related environment
  • CNC Software programs
  • Experience in welding processes (SAW, FCAW, GMAW).
  • Knowledge of steel material grades.

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level :

  • Level C requires a minimum of 0 – 2 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
  • Level B requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience
  • Level A requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Performs job duties in a safe manner and according to company safety procedures.
  • Maintains a clean and safe working area.
  • Reports potential safety hazards to supervisor immediately and actively participates in resolutions.
  • Ability to read tape measures and rulers in increments of 1/16”
  • Basic mathematic ability to add and subtract fractions, decimals and whole numbers.
  • Must have knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a fabrication and weld shop.
  • Must be familiar with Safety and OSHA requirements within a welding environment.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Driving, walking, and standing frequently
  • Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions and some heavy lifting
  • Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment

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