Cnc Operator

**Job Title: CNC Machine Operator** **Job Description** As a CNC Machine Operator, you will operate and monitor a CNC machine equipped with a robotic torch to fabricate metal based on programmed instructions. Your role involves ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the machine, logging materials, and maintaining the equipment. **Responsibilities** + Operate and monitor CNC machine with precision and care. + Log materials used and monitor the machine for optimal performance. + Load and unload the machine as necessary. + Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks. + Assist in loading the machine and ensure all parts are available for operation. + Utilize overhead cranes and tape measures in the fabrication shop. + Enter programs into the computer and ensure the machine operates according to specifications. **Essential Skills** + Experience in steel manufacturing and machine operation. + Proficiency with CNC machines, including CNC table, CNC plasma, and CNC laser. + Ability to operate overhead cranes, saws, and forklifts. + Strong understanding of blueprint reading and the use of calipers. + Experience with lathe and torch cutting. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Confidence in learning and operating CNC machinery. + Experience with burn tables and quality control procedures. + Ability to perform inspections and setups. + Familiarity with press brake, shearing, cutting, and banding machinery. + Any experience in machine fabricating is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy the opportunity to independently operate your machine in a supportive environment. Benefit from great pay raises and comprehensive benefits. Work in a clean shop with excellent overtime opportunities. The role is not overly strenuous and requires your attention to detail. **Work Environment** This position is based in a fabrication shop environment on the first shift. The facility is not climate-controlled. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, Alabama. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.