Cnc Operator

CNC Machine Operator - Structural Steel - up to $26 per hour This role operates a variety of CNC machinery to cut, drill, and process structural steel components according to detailed shop drawings and CNC programs. The position focuses on safe and efficient machine operation, accurate interpretation of blueprints, and rigorous quality control to ensure parts meet structural and fabrication standards. Responsibilities Operate CNC machinery such as beam lines, drill lines, plate processors, CNC saws, plasma tables, laser cutters, oxy-fuel cutting machines, mills, lathes, and shears to process structural steel components. Load, verify, and execute CNC programs generated from CAD/CAM or detailing software, ensuring the correct files and settings for each job. Monitor machine operations continuously to ensure proper cutting, drilling, profiling, and overall part quality. Make minor program edits and offset adjustments, as authorized, to account for tool wear, material variation, and dimensional accuracy. Identify and verify material types, including steel grades, plate thicknesses, and beam sizes, before and during processing. Read and interpret structural steel shop drawings, cut lists, layout marks, hole patterns, and CNC data files. Verify part dimensions, hole patterns, profiles, and bolt layouts against drawings, including awareness of slotting requirements, edge distances, and tolerances. Essential Skills At least 6 months of machine operating experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or machining environment. Hands-on experience operating CNC machines such as beam lines, drill lines, plate processors, plasma/oxy-fuel cutters, CNC saws, mills, lathes, and shears. Ability to load, verify, and run CNC programs generated from CAD/CAM or detailing software. Capability to make minor CNC program edits and offset adjustments for tool wear and material variation, within established guidelines. Why Work Here? You join a production environment that values safety, precision, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to build and expand your CNC skill set across a wide range of machines and processes. You work with a team that emphasizes clear communication, quality workmanship, and consistent support in learning structural steel standards and best practices. The environment encourages taking pride in craftsmanship, contributing to reliable, high-quality steel components used in real-world projects, and developing your career in advanced manufacturing and fabrication. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Lincoln,NE.

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

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.