CNC Machine Operator – Cocoa Beach, FL
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Qualdoc
Cocoa, FL, US
Summary
Operate CNC and steel fabrication equipment such as plasma tables, saws, and beamlines to process materials according to design specifications. Maintain accurate production records, perform routine equipment maintenance, and safely handle materials using overhead cranes.
Job Description
CNC Machine Operator – Cocoa Beach, FL
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Location: Cocoa Beach, FL
Pay: Up to $27/hour, based on experience
Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift Available
2nd Shift Differential: +$3/hour
Position Overview
We are looking for a CNC Machine Operator with experience in steel fabrication and CNC production equipment. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with plasma cutting, sawing, drilling, or beamline machinery and is comfortable working with overhead cranes and steel materials.
This position involves regular material handling and requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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What You’ll Do
- Operate CNC and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
- Work with equipment such as:
- Kinetic Plasma Table
- Peddinghaus Saw/Drill Line
- Peddinghaus Angle Master
- Ficep Beamline
- Determine appropriate machine settings for the material and production requirements.
- Verify material type, stock size, dimensions, and quantities before processing.
- Measure steel and other materials to confirm they meet design specifications.
- Apply required part information and production data to materials.
- Maintain accurate daily records of production activities and material usage.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery.
- Identify equipment problems and assist with basic troubleshooting.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Safely operate overhead cranes and material transfer/conveyance systems.
Requirements
- Previous experience operating a CNC plasma table or performing sawing, drilling, or cutting operations is required.
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately to 1/16 inch.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, symbols, and technical notes preferred.
- Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and material transfer/conveyor systems.
- Tekla PowerFab experience preferred.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in both hot and cold industrial environments.
- Ability to regularly lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Strong attention to safety and detail.
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If you have hands-on CNC or steel fabrication experience and are interested in a contract-to-hire opportunity, apply today.
Empowering America’s Makers & Innovators
Mission
We connect America’s makers—manufacturing, construction, and industrial companies—with skilled tradespeople, engineers, and technical professionals who design and build our future. Through integrity, responsiveness, and a relentless pursuit of quality, we deliver solutions that create win-win outcomes for clients, candidates, and Qualdoc—strengthening businesses, empowering people, and fueling local economies.
Vision
To champion American industry by honoring its legacy and shaping its future—advancing opportunity, innovation, and ethical business practices that uplift people and communities for generations to come.
Founded
2020
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
Org type
Partnership
Headquarters
Charlottesville, Virginia
