This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
80% STARs in role.
Job Title: CNC Plasma Table Operator
*Temporary contract*
Shift: 3:45pm-2:15am Mon-Thurs (occassional Friday overtime required)
Pay: $17-$21/hr based on skills/experience
Location: Ocala, FL (34470)
Job Description
The Plasma Table Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring CNC plasma cutting equipment to produce high-quality metal parts in accordance with engineering drawings, work orders, and production specifications. This role plays a critical part in the manufacturing process by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, quality, and compliance with all safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience operating CNC equipment, reading blueprints, and safely handling materials in a fabrication environment.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate CNC plasma cutting tables to cut sheet metal according to work orders and specifications.
- Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, measurements, and cutting instructions.
- Monitor machine operation to ensure quality, accuracy, and safe performance.
- Verify finished parts meet dimensional and quality requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of production output and material usage.
- Organize, stack, and stage cut parts for transfer to downstream production areas.
- Safely operate material handling equipment including forklifts and overhead cranes.
Essential Skills
- Prior experience operating CNC plasma tables or similar fabrication equipment.
- Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic measurements.
- Basic math skills required for material layout and verification.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Blueprint reading skills.
- Set up experience.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a supportive team environment with a positive culture. Take advantage of opportunities for growth and advancement within a privately owned, expanding company that values employee development through training and skill enhancement. Benefit from paid holidays, sick time, vacation days, and a 401K plan. Participate in company events such as family picnics, and receive a 10% differential for working the 2nd shift.
Work Environment
Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility with bay doors open depending on the time of year. The position is for the 2nd shift, from 3:45 PM to 2:15 AM, Monday through Thursday, with some potential overtime required on Fridays.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ocala,FL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006280626