Job Description

Operator will be responsible for operating plasma machine and producing quality flame cut parts in the most productive manner possible while maintaining safe work practices. Operator will work as a team with all other shop employees to efficiently produce and move parts through the shop and to our customers. Fulltime position (40 hours per week with overtime as needed.)

Primary Responsibilities:

· Staging: moving heavy material to load table and ready for shipment; load programs as required; set up machine/tools for each job; verify settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces

· Controlling Machines and Processes: using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines & processes

· Troubleshooting: taking corrective measures & communicating with supervisors should problems emerge during the process

· Inspect and measure parts

· Efficient scrap utilization

· Perform basic maintenance of machine

· Maintain safe operations following safety procedures & regulations

· Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications (applicant must possess the following skills):

· 2+ years of experience with oxy/fuel and/or plasma burning of plate

· Ability to operate the following equipment as needed: forklift, hand cutting torch, hand grinder

· Possess knowledge of basic math skills: ability to add, subtract and multiply whole numbers, decimals and fractions; convert decimals to fractions and vice versa; accurately use various measuring tools

· Ability to read work instructions in English.

· Must be able to work without close supervision.

· Ability to work overtime is desired; flexibility to hours/shifts worked a plus

· Bilingual a plus, but not required.