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Metal Fabrication Machine Operator
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Shift: 1st Shift
Starting Pay: From $27.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience)
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled Metal Fabrication Machine Operator to join a production team specializing in structural steel and miscellaneous metal fabrication. This position involves operating fabrication equipment, producing quality parts from technical drawings, and supporting a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.
\n- Set up and operate press brakes, shears, and other metal fabrication equipment to cut and form structural steel and miscellaneous metal components.
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production work orders.
- Measure, mark, and lay out materials using tape measures, squares, levels, and other precision measuring tools.
- Verify finished parts meet dimensional and quality requirements through routine inspections.
- Move raw materials and completed parts using forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Keep equipment and work areas clean while following all shop safety procedures.
- Two or more years of experience operating press brakes, shears, or similar fabrication equipment preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
- Experience working with structural steel or miscellaneous metal fabrication.
- Proficient with measuring, layout, and inspection tools.
- Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and commitment to workplace safety.