Entry-Level CNC/Processing Equipment Operator (Metals)

Build Your Future in Metal Fabrication with O’Neal Manufacturing Services

We’ve been shaping metal—and careers—for over 100 years. If you like working with your hands, reading simple blueprints, and seeing the results of your work at the end of every shift, this role is for you.

Role: Machine Operator IPay & Perks

• $17.00 – $18.50 per hour, Paid Weekly
• Shift differentials: +$1.00 (2nd), +$1.50 (3rd)

Shifts

• 1st: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 2nd: Mon–Fri, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd: Mon–Fri, 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

What You’ll Do

• Safety Commitment — Make safe choices, every job, every time.
• Machine Operation — Set up and run one or more processing machines.
• Quality and Accuracy — Verify parts meet spec using measurement tools.
• General Duties — Keep materials, equipment, and workspace organized and running.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and basic critical thinking.
• Forklift and crane operation; able to maintain required equipment certifications.
• Read/interpret simple blueprints.
• Comfort using hand tools: hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, bander.
• Use tape measure, box/slide dial calipers, and micrometers accurately.
• Convert fractions to decimals and metric to English units.
• Consistent, high-quality workmanship.
• Experience or aptitude to set up/operate one or more processing machines.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand conversational English.

Physical Demands

• Standing/walking most of the shift; 2–5 miles of walking per day.
• Frequent bending, sitting, standing, twisting, and stooping for extended periods.
• Lift/carry 25–50 lbs from floor to waist; front-carry 25–50 lbs repeatedly per shift.
• Reach overhead; squat, kneel, and climb short ladders/steps.
• Fine motor skills for precise hand and finger movements.
• Read labels; follow safety and SOPs; communicate effectively in an industrial environment.
• 20/30 vision with corrective lenses.
• Subject to environmental conditions that occur indoors and outdoors which include, but are not limited to:

Grow with OMS

O’Neal Manufacturing Services is a family-owned leader in metal fabrication. Learn new skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and take pride in quality work.

Legal Notices

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the *Know Your Rights* notice from the Department of Labor*.