CNC Plasma Operator

Title:

CNC Plasma Operator

Location:

Norfolk, NE Shift: 6:30am-3:30 pm Pay Rate: $18+DOE

The CNC Plasma Operator will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining specialized machinery—including CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, and waterjets—to produce high-quality custom screening technology and bulk-handling agri-industrial equipment.

• Machine Operation & Setup:
  Set up, calibrate, and operate CNC plasma cutters, laser cutters, waterjets, powered saws, and hand shears according to project specifications.
• Layout & Assembly:
  Lay out, position, and secure parts using straightedges, combination squares, calipers, and rulers. Mark cutting and bending lines while accounting for material thickness and shrinkage.
• Tack-Welding & Fabrication:
  Recognize, set up, and operate equipment to tack-weld components across flat, vertical, or overhead positions using electric, gas, or arc welding techniques.
• Quality Inspection:
  Inspect cut precision, grooves, angles, and gap allowances using micrometers, calipers, and precision measuring tools to ensure zero-defect output.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery, including oiling, clearing debris, and inspecting dies and torches.
• Material Handling:
  Load, unload, and transport heavy raw materials and finished assemblies using hoists, overhead cranes, or material handling equipment.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience:
  
  3+ years of CNC plasma, laser, or waterjet operation experience in a metal fabrication environment preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong blueprint reading skills; ability to calculate measurements, ratios, fractions, and angles with high accuracy.
• Physical Demands:
  Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting up to 90 lbs., pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, and reaching overhead.
• Screening:
  Must be 18+ years of age with a valid Driver’s License. Must pass pre-employment physical exam, work-style survey, and drug screening. (Class A CDL is a plus).

• Weekly Pay! Direct Deposit
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Opportunity for long-term placement with a reputable local company.