2nd Shift Burner Operator

Kloeckner

Fredericton

On-site

CAD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health insurance – Medical/Prescripion

Job summary

Kloeckner is seeking a Burner Operator to ensure safe, efficient production of quality parts. You will set up, operate, and perform basic programming for burner systems on the 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.), with overtime as needed.

Key duties include reviewing work orders, selecting materials, torch tip selection, CNC programming, cleaning scrap, and stacking finished parts for transport. You must pass a vision/hearing/mobility screening, have a high school diploma, and demonstrate

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to work overtime, sometimes with short notice.
  • Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
  • Demonstrated reliable work history.
  • Detail-oriented with precision in inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Work Order Processing: interpret paperwork and create a plan for order placements.
  • Material Handling: locate materials and use equipment to prepare setup.
  • Torch Setup: select tips for the burner based on material type.
  • CNC Programming: program CNC per work orders and manage scrap/parts flow.
  • Final Processing: package, label, and prepare skids for transport.
  • Cleanup: remove scrap and move orders to staging areas.
  • Additional Duties: support production efficiency and safety.

Skills

Attention to Detail
Reliability
Overtime Availability
Physical Fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Burner Operator is responsible for ensuring that quality products are produced safely and efficiently by setting up, operating, and performing basic programming tasks related to burner systems.

  • 2nd Shift Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.
Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
  • Work Order Processing: Review and interpret paperwork and work order documents to create a mental map of order placements on the table. Group orders by thickness and prioritize based on supervisor’s instructions, 2nd runs, customer will calls, or other requirements
  • Material Handling: Locate materials on the floor or in staging areas, select and utilize appropriate material handling equipment such as chains with plate hooks, plate dogs, magnets, or spreader bars. Place dunnage on the table as required
  • Torch Setup: Choose the correct tips for the burner torch based on material type and desired cutting edges
  • CNC Programming: Program the CNC computer according to work order instructions. Clean scrap slag from finished parts as they are cut and stack parts on a skid or place them in a 3-yard hopper for transportation to the tumbler slag cleaning machine
  • Final Processing: After cleaning, place parts on a skid for packaging. Note customer unloading requirements (e.g., maximum skids), shrink wrap as needed, band materials with steel banding, and label skids with order numbers, customer names, and PO numbers if required
  • Cleanup: Remove all scrap from the table and place it in the dumpster. Move finished orders to the staging area as needed
  • Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support production efficiency and safety
Qualifications
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Overtime: Ability to work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
  • Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
  • Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all inspection tasks
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Paid Life insurance
  • Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance (Financial)
  • Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
  • Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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