Steel Fabrication CNC Plasma Operator

NWPX Park - Houston, 7015 Fairbanks N Houston, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water.

WHAT NWPX OFFERS YOU:

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: T he main job purpose of a Machine Operator is to cut, trim, scarf metal objects with arc-cutting equipment to dimensions, contour, work orders, and layout by performing associated duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to fully operate assigned CNC plasma cutting platforms which includes setup, run, monitor, troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance.
• Anticipates, oversees, reviews, and completes setup adjustments to ensure 1st article success.
• Inspecting material to specifications on job traveler and able to make necessary adjustments and tool changes to maintain quality specifications.
• Efficient operation of the numerically controlled burning machine by challenging the capabilities of the machine and maximizing the utilization of the material consumed.
• Troubleshoot faults/failures leveraging understanding of machine programming logic and machine operational parameters and capabilities.
• Ability to change programs, fault diagnosis, troubleshoot, and torch maintenance.
• Responsible for burning various materials as defined by the job orders, verification of burning accuracy while minimizing the effects of wasted materials, and to optimize production, quality, and efficiency.
• Confirm order requirements are met, including the proper selection of job priority, material selection, material alignment, gas flows, speed, and program loading.
• Take a key role in machine upkeep, machine health, and reliability through proactive participation in daily and continual preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain regular communication with fellow burn table operators and leadership, relaying any relevant information, including material, paperwork, supplies, inventory, quality, productivity, equipment, and personnel issues that have or could impact the machine operation.
• Identify, escalate, issue non-conformance while maintaining focus on minimizing scrap and rework operations.
• Accurately complete necessary paperwork and time sheets to properly manage inventory and job cost.
• Keep personal and common work areas clean and organized.
• Perform other duties and cross-train as assigned by supervision.
• Regularly lift at least 50 lbs.
• Assist with project work as directed by Supervisor and Department Manager
• Comply with all ParkUSA policies, procedures, guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Able to read, interpret and comprehend blueprint drawings.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s without the use of a calculator.
• Able to perform mathematical operations of whole numbers and fractions in both standard and metric units of measurements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow all operating procedures, and adhere to safe work practices in a…