CNC Operator - Part Time Evenings
Ps Industries
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Feb 24, 2026
Monday - Thursday 5 PM - 9 PM, Possible Friday afternoon/evening
Position Summary:
Responsible for daily preparation of the waterjet and/or laser by loading/unloading of materials/parts; and running pre-programmed projects through collaboration with the CNC supervisor and production scheduling.
Core Roles:
- Fabricate in accordance with drawings
- Fabricate per schedule
- Quality of work
- Perform equipment maintenance
- Enter ERP reporting accuracy
Job Functions:
- Ensure that safe and standard operating procedures are followed during machine loading, unloading and operation.
- Assist in the development and continuous improvement of safe work practices on the production floor.
- Load and unload materials on the waterjet and laser table with assistance (such as material manipulators, forklift, or team lift).
- Monitor and provide input to improve efficiencies and eliminate waste during the waterjet and laser cutting operation.
- Communicate with CNC supervisor to provide accurate reporting for labor and material usage for all projects.
- Provide input to CNC supervisor to continue developing effective methods in utilizing nesting software.
- Recommend improvements in the selection of raw material dimensions and optimal part quantities to effectively set up waterjet and laser projects.
- Maintain awareness of requirements of connecting work centers.
- Perform machine maintenance and inspections as required for safe and effective machine operation.
- Monitor spare parts recommended to minimize machine down time to ensure stock levels are sufficient.
- Ensure all parts are maintained and repaired as needed.
- Ensure that the sludge pumper is working properly.
- Report scrap to the log as needed.
- Issue material per job when complete.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer and MS Office experience
- Prior work experience in CNC programming and effective part nesting
- Prior work experience in operating CNC equipment such as waterjet or laser
- Ability to use overhead cranes and measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, scales
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and power tools to effectively perform equipment maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of CNC programming
- Ability to read and interpret two-dimensional fabrication drawings
- Ability to manipulate files to create programs for cutting parts on CNC equipment
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and manipulate sheet materials with the use of overhead crane, forklift, or team lift
- Ability to lift and walk with loads up to 50 lbs
