Are you ready to start “Building America”? At Lexicon, we're seeking a skilled CNC Machine Operator to join our team and be a part of our continued success. Offering competitive pay ranging between $15-$25/hr, this role presents an exciting opportunity for growth and development. If you're passionate about being a part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and innovation, then Lexicon is the place for you. Join us and become a part of our growing family as we continue to build a brighter future together. Apply now to embark on an exciting journey with Lexicon! Lexicon Benefits • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance • HSA with Employer contributions • Paid Holidays and Vacation • 401k with company match • Lexicon University Our Lexicon University provides free career development and training, so employees can improve their skills in their chosen field, learn new skills in another area and build a career path that leads to job satisfaction and success for them and their families. CNC Machine Operator Overview: Join our team as a CNC Machine Operator and unleash your skills in fabricating precision parts that shape our world! As you tend to the cutting, shaping, and bending of structural plates, you'll play a pivotal role in our operations. This role isn't just about machinery—it's safety-sensitive, highlighting the critical importance of your work in safeguarding the well-being of our team and the public. Your attention to detail and expertise will ensure top-quality production while prioritizing safety at every turn. CNC Machine Operator Pay Range: • $15 - $25/hr based on experience and/or qualifications • Paid WEEKLY CNC Machine Operator Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Programs CNC machine to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. These CNC Machines include Burn Table, Angle/Beam Line, Wheel-a-brator and Coper. • Load CAD drawn CNC programs with job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. • Observes machine operation to detect defects or machine malfunction. • Load and unload structural steel from machine with overhead crane. • Remove burrs from parts. Clear scrap shavings and debris from machine when required. • Package parts for delivery or pick up. • The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required. CNC Machine Operator Qualifications: • High school education or equivalent. • Minimum of three months’ related experience and/or training. • Ability to read and understand detailed shop drawings. • Ability to perform basic math functions. • Good oral/written communication skills. • Basic computer skills. CNC Machine Operator Physical Demands: • Ability to lift and/or move 50 lbs. frequently • Considerable amounts of standing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. • Exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. • Exposed to temperature fluctuations and a noisy work environment. This role is classified as safety sensitive. Candidates must show the capacity to proactively initiate, effectively lead, and consistently uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards. Compliance with this requirement is a fundamental condition for employment.
See More Details >>You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in. Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries is seeking a machine operator for our Blytheville, AR facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: • Ensure the safe and continuous operation of all machinery, and report unsafe conditions. • Monitor and control aspects of the mill manufacturing process, including loading coil, operating equipment, and completing quality control checks throughout. • Ensure equipment remains in proper operating condition • Perform all size, gauge, grade, and shape changes on the production line for assigned tube and pipe mill. • Inspect tooling condition at the end of each rolling and communicate the need for reconditioning. • Troubleshoot, solve, and communicate problems to crew and supervision to ensure quality of product. • Assist maintenance in performing simple preventive maintenance and repair tasks such as mill adjustment, fluid checks, minor part replacement and equipment lubrication. • Direct and assist in mill changeovers. • Communicate and unsure quality requirements are met by mill crew. • Maintain the offline requirements to ensure quick-change operation. • Calibrate micrometers at start of shift and at changeovers. • Complete all required paperwork, production records, and inventory. • Perform duties in accordance with company safety policies and regulatory agencies • Keep work area clean and orderly • Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s or Technical School Diploma preferred • Previous mill operation/machine operator experience strongly preferred • Tube mill manufacturing experience strongly preferred KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Mathematical Skills: Must have good math skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, use decimals and fractions. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, reason or find out causes of something to try to find a solution. Able to problem solve with ability to diagnose equipment and quality problems. • Communication Skills: Able to communicate in English for written and verbal communication, including the ability to listen and speak effectively to understand and communicate the needs of customers and coworkers. Ability to read and interpret documents. • Computer Skills: Basic computer skills to look up work orders and interact with programs to obtain key work order requirements. • Previous experience with measuring devices (tape measures, micrometers, calipers etc.) preferred • Must be prepared to work overtime and odd hours to accomplish the necessary tasks whenever an emergency that threatens production or safety arises. • Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role. PPE REQUIREMENTS: The following personal protective equipment and clothing may be required to be worn continuously by some/all job positions. • Enhanced visibility work uniforms • Various types of eye protection (Safety glasses, goggles, etc.) • Head protection such as hard hats or climbing helmets • Fall arrest harness • Hearing protection (standard and/or custom ear plugs) • Foot protection (Steel toed footwear that may include metatarsal protection) • Respiratory protection (dust masks and/or respirators) • Welding helmet • Welding attire • Various types of face shields MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT: The following machinery and equipment may be required to be operated by teammates frequently – constantly. • Various hand tools • Overhead cranes • Various types of forklifts, industrial trucks, and elevated work platforms • Various types of heavy machinery • Welding and Cutting Equipment Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more. M/F/D/V We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.
See More Details >>Pay based on experience Overview We are seeking a skilled CNC Machinist/Programmer with 2–3 years of hands-on experience to join our dynamic team. This role is essential to ensuring the precision, efficiency, and quality of our manufactured components through both machining and programming responsibilities. Responsibilities: • Set up and operate CNC machines, including lathes and mills, to produce parts according to specifications • Program CNC machines to perform complex operations with high precision • Utilize CAM software to generate and optimize tool paths (experience in CAM is a plus) • Use precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers) to verify part dimensions and quality • Inspect finished parts using coordinate measuring machines (CMM) • Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints • Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on CNC equipment • Work closely with engineering to refine programs, tooling, and machining processes • Maintain a clean and safe work area in accordance with company safety protocols Qualifications: • Minimum 2 years of CNC machining and programming experience • Proficient in CNC programming (G-code); CAM programming experience is a plus • Strong understanding of tooling, setup procedures, and machining operations • Ability to work from technical drawings and blueprints with minimal supervision • Excellent attention to detail and quality control • Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork mindset Join us in this exciting opportunity where your skills in both machining and programming will play a key role in our production capabilities! To learn more, APPLY TODAY! TPS Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Schedule: • Day shift • Overtime Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Blytheville, AR, typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeships that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the region last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840, and projects little or no change in employment from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Blytheville earn an average of $704 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $80,640 annually. Educational institutions, trade schools, and organizations like the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) help aspiring machinists find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and opportunities for advancement in this essential manufacturing field.
