Cnc Operator

Job Title: CNC Operator

Job Description

This role supports in-house metal fabrication for industrial manufacturing by operating a CNC shear press and related fabrication equipment to cut, drill, deburr, and form raw sheet metal to precise specifications. You will work from blueprints and fabrication drawings, set up and run CNC-controlled machinery, and ensure high-quality, accurate parts in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a CNC shear, punch and brake press.
• Set up and adjust shear press operations, including tooling selection, back gauge settings, and material alignment to ensure accurate cuts.
• Perform shearing, drilling, and deburring of sheet metal parts to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Load, change, and verify CNC files and programs to support different parts and production runs.
• Change dies and tooling as required for each job to accommodate varying materials, thicknesses, and part designs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists to determine correct dimensions, tolerances, and fabrication steps.
• Inspect finished parts for quality, dimensional accuracy, and proper fit, making adjustments as needed to maintain standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including proper handling and storage of materials and tooling.
• Follow all safety and quality standards, including safe machine operation and adherence to shop procedures.
• Collaborate with team members to coordinate workflow, troubleshoot fabrication issues, and support production goals.
• Work independently to manage assigned tasks, prioritize jobs, and complete work within scheduled timeframes.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on metal fabrication experience in a production or shop environment.
• Proven shearing experience, preferably with CNC shear presses.
• Experience drilling and deburring sheet metal parts.
• Experience cutting raw sheet metal to exact specifications and tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists.
• Basic CNC knowledge, including changing and loading CNC files and programs.
• Ability to change dies and tooling safely and efficiently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand machine functions and fabrication processes.
• High attention to detail to ensure quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a fabrication team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating CNC machines such as lathes and mills.
• Exposure to machining processes including turning and milling.
• CNC programming experience for fabrication equipment.
• Experience setting up CNC machines, including shear presses, punch presses, and press brakes.
• Comfort working with multiple types of fabrication equipment in a job-shop or manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You will work with a variety of modern CNC fabrication equipment and gain exposure to the full sheet metal process, from cutting and punching to bending and finishing. The role offers the opportunity to grow your technical skills in CNC operation and programming while contributing directly to the production of industrial equipment. You will be part of a team-oriented environment that values safety, quality, and craftsmanship, and encourages individuals who take ownership of their work and enjoy hands-on problem solving.

Work Environment

This position is based in a non-climate-controlled fabrication shop, which can be hot in warm weather and cold in cooler seasons. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will work around CNC shear presses, punch presses, press brakes, and other metalworking equipment in an industrial setting, with a strong emphasis on safety practices, organized work areas, and proper material handling

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Longwood, FL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Longwood,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

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.