CNC Machine Operator / Steel Fabrication Equipment Operator
Penn Services | St. Louis, Missouri
Pay: Competitive and based on experience
Penn Services is seeking motivated individuals to operate and learn a variety of steel fabrication equipment used to produce structural steel and miscellaneous metal products.
Whether you're an experienced machine operator or someone with mechanical aptitude looking to build a career in steel fabrication, we want to hear from you. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Our fabrication shop utilizes modern equipment including:
- Peddinghaus CNC Saw
- Bend-Tech Dragon CNC Coping System
- EMI Works ACPC Plate Processing Equipment
- Torchmate CNC Plasma Table
This position offers the opportunity to develop skills across multiple machines rather than being limited to a single operation.
What You'll Do
- Operate CNC and automated fabrication equipment
- Load, unload, and stage steel materials
- Read production paperwork, shop drawings, and cut lists
- Verify dimensions and quality of finished parts
- Monitor machine performance and make adjustments as needed
- Perform routine maintenance and housekeeping tasks
- Safely operate overhead cranes and material handling equipment
- Work with fabrication, welding, and production teams to meet project schedules
Experience We Value
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- CNC saws
- Plasma cutting systems
- Plate processing equipment
- Structural steel fabrication
- Material handling equipment
- Overhead cranes
- Forklifts
- Manufacturing or production environments
No experience with our specific equipment? That's okay.
If you're mechanically inclined, dependable, willing to learn, and take pride in your work, we're willing to train the right person.
What We're Looking For
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read a tape measure accurately
- Basic math skills, including fractions
- Attention to detail and quality
- Ability to work safely around industrial equipment
- Reliable attendance and positive attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Penn Services?
At Penn Services, machine operators are an important part of the fabrication process—not just button pushers.
You'll have the opportunity to learn multiple machines, develop new skills, and grow within a company that values people who take ownership of their work.
What You Can Expect
✔ Steady year-round work
✔ Modern fabrication equipment
✔ Training and skill development
✔ Opportunities for advancement
✔ Team-oriented work environment
✔ Work that directly contributes to major construction projects throughout the region
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off
- Bonus Opportunities
Schedule
- Full-Time
- 8-Hour and 10-Hour Shifts
- Overtime Opportunities Available
Build More Than Parts—Build a Career
We're looking for dependable people who want to learn, grow, and become experts on some of the most advanced steel fabrication equipment in the industry.
Whether you already have CNC experience or you're ready to develop a new skill set, Penn Services can provide the opportunity.
Apply today and join the Penn Services team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
