CNC Fab Machine Operator

Job Description

The CNC operator is responsible for setting up and operating a press brake, Laser, saw, Shear and other machines to bend, cut & shape materials for welders to fabricate. The operator ensures that the finished product meets quality standards by performing inspections and making adjustments as needed. Key duties include selecting the appropriate tooling, select programming for the machine, loading materials, and performing routine maintenance on the press brake.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate various machines to bend, shape, and cut metal sheets.

• Select appropriate tooling and programing for the machine.

• Load materials into the machines.

• Perform inspections to ensure finished products meet quality standards.

• Make necessary adjustments to the machine and materials.

• Perform routine maintenance on the machines.

Essential Skills

• Machining

• Mill operation

• Machine operating

• Lathe operation

• CNC operation

• Manual machinist skills

• Press brake operation

• Shear operation

• Ability to read blueprints

• Ability to use a tape measure

• Fabrication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ months of experience with any CNC Brake Press, Shear, Saw, Bender, Mill or Lathe

• Experience with blueprint reading

• Experience with tape measure usage

Why Work Here?

We offer great benefits, profit sharing, competitive pay, and opportunities for raises. Enjoy paid vacation and holidays, 401k & Roth plans, medical, dental & vision insurance, and paid group life/AD&D insurance. Employees benefit from all shifts availability, a $2 shift differential for off shifts, and performance reviews at 90 days and one month.

Work Environment

This is a manufacturing facility located on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, IA, producing a broad range of aluminum feed transportation equipment. The environment is similar to a general shop, being cool in the winters and warm in the summers. The main departments include the service department (fixing pre-existing equipment), welding department (welding the equipment), and final assembly department (hooking up the last few things to the trailer). Shift is 2nd shift 2:30pm-11:00pm. All candidates will train on the 1st shift for the first couple of weeks.

Apply directly or call Josh at 515 657 5480 to learn more.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 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.