Qualdoc
CNC Steel Fabrication Operator – 2nd Shift
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Other
- Posted
- 27 October 2026 (yesterday)
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About this role
CNC Steel Processing Machine Operator Location: Richmond, VA Job Type: Direct Hire Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift Available Starting Pay: $24.00/hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience. 2nd shift includes an additional $3.00/hour differential. Job Overview We are seeking a CNC Steel Processing Operator to run automated equipment used to cut and drill structural steel. This position requires mechanical aptitude, blueprint reading skills, accurate measurements, and safe handling of heavy materials in a production environment.
Responsibilities • Prepare and operate CNC plasma cutters, beam drill lines, and angle lines.
• Review blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders before processing materials.
• Position and secure steel beams, plates, and other materials using overhead cranes and rigging equipment.
• Adjust machine settings and make basic program edits for different material sizes and thicknesses.
• Check finished components with tape measures, calipers, squares, and other measuring tools to confirm accuracy.
• Perform routine machine maintenance and troubleshoot operating issues.
• Follow OSHA requirements and shop safety procedures while maintaining an orderly work area.
Qualifications • High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred.
• At least 2 years of CNC machine operation experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Ability to read and understand structural steel shop drawings and blueprints.
• Experience using precision measuring tools.
• Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and rigging preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team in a fast-paced production environment.
Work location
- Richmond, VA, US
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Published 27 October 2026, last checked yesterday. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.