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  • Memphis, TN
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CNC Cutting & Drilling Operator
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a CNC Cutting & Drilling Operator for a steel tube manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. In this role, you will set up, operate, and monitor CNC-controlled cutting and drilling equipment used to process steel plate and structural components while ensuring quality, accuracy, and safety standards are met.
 
Pay Rate
$22.00 – $29.00 per hour
 
Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday
 
Available shifts:
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
 
CNC Cutting & Drilling Operator Duties and Responsibilities
  • Set up and operate CNC cutting and drilling equipment used to process steel plate and structural components.
  • Review blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and production specifications before beginning jobs.
  • Load and run CNC programs and adjust machine parameters based on material and job requirements.
  • Select and install drill bits, cutting tools, consumables, and related tooling.
  • Position, align, and secure steel materials for cutting and drilling operations.
  • Monitor machine performance and inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and quality.
  • Use precision measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Make machine adjustments, replace worn tooling, and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
  • Safely load and unload materials using overhead cranes, hoists, forklifts, or other approved equipment.
  • Maintain production records and follow all safety, quality, machine guarding, and PPE requirements.
 
CNC Cutting & Drilling Operator Qualifications and Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous CNC machine operating experience in manufacturing, steel processing, or metal fabrication environments preferred.
  • Experience with CNC cutting, drilling, plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, or similar equipment preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and engineering specifications.
  • Strong understanding of dimensions, tolerances, hole patterns, and machining terminology.
  • Ability to accurately read a tape measure and use calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
  • Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, measurements, and geometry.
  • Knowledge of feeds, speeds, tooling, machine offsets, and CNC adjustments preferred.
  • Overhead crane, rigging, and forklift experience preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality.
 Job Type
Full-Time, Temporary-to-Hire
 
Benefits
  • Weekly Pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
  • 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1,500 hours
  • 6 paid holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1,500 hours
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching for eligible associates
 
Click Apply Now to submit your application or call 901-751-2323 to learn more. You can also apply in person at:
 
Automation Personnel Services Memphis Branch
1250 N. Germantown Pkwy, Suite 121
Cordova, TN 38016
 
Bonus Opportunity!
We are offering a $50 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must remain on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
 
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing.
 
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