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Army National Guard Units

$36.66 - $42.79/hr

Sets up, operates and maintains power shears, metal brakes, rolls, dimpling machines, drills, saws ... Experience operating powered and unpowered shop tools. 3. Experience in using metals including ...

Metal Supermarkets

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Franchise Business Consultant

Dallas, TX · Remote

$80K - $85K/yr

Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role with manageable field travel that keeps you connected to ... metal they need, any type, any size, cut and ready fast. Founded in Canada and operating for over ...

WheelHouse IT

Support Technician - Remote

$18 - $20/hr

Troubleshoot Microsoft 365, Windows operating systems, Active Directory, and networking issues ... Bare metal restores * SSL certificates, domain registrars, and web hosting providers Why WheelHouse ...

R&R Fabrication

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Structural Steel Estimator

Prince Frederick, MD · Remote

$65K - $95K/yr

... miscellaneous metals, this is not the right fit. This position may be remote for the right ... Company Description We are a structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication company operating under ...

Five9

Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Compute Platforms

$58.25 - $77.50/hr

... bare metal infrastructure, operating systems, hypervisors, private cloud orchestration, and ... Practical experience using Redfish APIs for hardware provisioning, power management, and remote ...

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How much do remote metal shear operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote metal shear operator in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Metal Shear Operator vs Remote CNC Machine Operator?

AspectRemote Metal Shear OperatorRemote CNC Machine Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety certifications, training in metal shearingHigh school diploma, CNC programming and operation certifications
Work EnvironmentMetal fabrication shops, manufacturing facilities, often in industrial settingsManufacturing plants, machine shops, often in industrial or factory settings
Industry UsageHeavy industry, metal fabrication, constructionManufacturing, aerospace, automotive, metalworking
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

The Remote Metal Shear Operator and Remote CNC Machine Operator roles both require technical skills and safety certifications, often in manufacturing environments. The main difference lies in their specific functions: the shear operator focuses on cutting metal sheets with shearing equipment, while the CNC operator programs and manages computer-controlled machines. Both roles are essential in metal fabrication industries and share similar credentials and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Remote Metal Shear Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,315 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Heavy Equipment Operator (Shear) mobile-traveling

ShearWorx LLC

Remote

Per diem

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

ShearWorx has an immediate opening for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator. This position requires 100% travel. While you may be assigned to a single location for an extended period, relocation between job sites is frequent and based on business needs. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for running a 250 or 350 sized excavator with shear attachment. Employee will be preparing (cutting up) scrap metal at off-site locations to a size that is acceptable to the steel mill of the customer’s choice. The primary material to be prepared will be steel rail cars but will also include aluminum rail cars and miscellaneous “yard-scrap”. NOTE: do not apply to this position if you are not willing to travel weeks at a time.
DUTIES amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must Have:
  • Experience running an excavator with second member Shear attachment (this is a must have)
  • Must be willing and able to travel extensively-Company reimbursed fuel, hotel, and meals via per diem
  • Understands the limits amp; safe operation of a Shear
  • Working knowledge of the metal preparation process
  • Provide personal transportation to multiple sites
  • Must have a cell phone and willing to use for company communication
Nice-to-Have:
  • 5+ years’ experience working with Rail Cars
  • Possess leadership skills (2-4 people)
  • The ability to operate related equipment (Material Handler, Forklift, Excavator w/ Thumb, amp; etc…)
  • Mechanically inclined w/ ability to diagnose minor mechanical issues
  • Ability amp; Knowledge to change more mechanical repair components
  • Working understanding of Hydraulic systems on equipment

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