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CNC Plasma Table Operator – 1st Shift
$18.50 / hour
Posted 09/02/2026
Job ID:
140230
Job Description
CNC Plasma Table Operator – 1st Shift
Pay: Starting at $18.50 per hour
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Shift: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #: 140230
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable CNC Plasma Table Operator to join a fast-paced steel processing operation in Oklahoma City. This position is responsible for operating a CNC plasma table to cut and process steel materials according to job specifications, measurements, and production requirements.
Candidates will pull the correct material for each job, move steel to the plasma table, follow computerized job instructions, and inspect completed materials for dimensional accuracy.
Previous CNC or plasma table experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided before the employee is expected to operate the equipment independently.
Required Experience & Skills
• Basic computer skills required
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure
• Strong attention to detail and dimensional accuracy
• Ability to read and follow job specifications and processing instructions
• Previous manufacturing, machine operation, or industrial experience preferred
• Caliper and micrometer experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred
• Willingness to learn CNC plasma table operation
• Comfortable operating or learning material-handling equipment
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Strong commitment to workplace and equipment safety
• Must pass required background check and drug screening
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Operate a CNC plasma table to process and cut steel materials
• Review computerized job information and production requirements
• Identify and pull the correct steel material for each assigned job
• Prepare materials for plasma cutting operations
• Move and position steel onto the plasma table
• Follow job specifications throughout the cutting process
• Monitor cutting operations and equipment performance
• Measure completed materials for dimensional accuracy
• Inspect cut products to ensure they meet required specifications
• Identify and report incorrect dimensions or quality concerns
• Move completed materials to appropriate staging or production areas
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe machine and work areas
• Follow all company production and equipment safety procedures
• Perform additional steel processing and material-handling duties as assigned
CNC Plasma Table Responsibilities
Candidates will receive training on equipment operation before being expected to work independently.
Responsibilities will include:
• CNC plasma table operation
• Job setup and material preparation
• Computer-based job information
• Material positioning
• Cutting operations
• Process monitoring
• Dimensional verification
• Finished-product inspection
• Basic equipment awareness and troubleshooting
Measurement & Quality Responsibilities
Accurate measurement is an important part of this position.
Candidates should be able to use or learn to use:
• Tape measures
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Other basic precision measuring equipment
Responsibilities include verifying material dimensions, checking tolerances, inspecting completed cuts, and ensuring processed steel meets applicable job requirements.
Forklift, Crane & Material Handling
Candidates may operate or be trained to operate:
• Sit-down forklifts
• Stand-up side loader forklifts
• Overhead cranes
• Other industrial material-handling equipment
These machines are used to move and position long, heavy steel materials throughout the facility and at the plasma table.
Preferred Qualifications
• CNC plasma table experience
• CNC machine operation experience
• Steel processing or metal fabrication experience
• Previous machine operator experience
• Sit-down forklift experience
• Stand-up side loader forklift experience
• Overhead crane experience
• Caliper and micrometer experience
• Steel warehouse or metal distribution experience
• Experience reading production specifications and dimensional requirements
Training Opportunity
Candidates do not need previous CNC plasma table experience to be considered.
The company will provide training before independent equipment operation. This makes the position a strong opportunity for candidates with manufacturing, warehouse, steel, or machine-operation backgrounds who want to develop more specialized CNC equipment skills.
Screening Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete:
• Background check
• Drug screening
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to safely handle and work around long and heavy steel materials
• Ability to safely enter and exit material-handling equipment
• Manual dexterity required for machine controls and precision measuring equipment
• Comfortable working around CNC equipment, forklifts, cranes, and industrial machinery
• Ability to safely perform assigned duties while wearing required PPE
Work Environment
• Fast-paced steel processing and industrial manufacturing environment
• Regular work around CNC plasma equipment, steel materials, forklifts, side loaders, and overhead cranes
• Hands-on position combining machine operation, measurement, quality inspection, and material handling
• Detail-oriented environment requiring accurate measurements and adherence to job specifications
• Strong emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and willingness to learn
• Stable Monday–Friday first-shift schedule
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
• Starting pay of $18.50/hour
• Consistent Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM schedule
• Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
• Weekly pay
• CNC plasma experience is not required – training provided
• Opportunity to develop specialized CNC machine-operation skills
• Gain experience with precision measuring tools
• Opportunity to operate or learn forklifts, side loaders, and overhead cranes
• Excellent opportunity for candidates looking to advance from warehouse or general manufacturing work into skilled machine operation
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 405-367-3076 for more information.
You can also apply in person at:
Stand-By Personnel – Oklahoma City
3625 S. Council Rd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM
About Oklahoma City, OK
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