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Benjamin Steel Company is seeking a Burn Machine Operator to operate burning machines, set up with accuracy, and adjust controls for stock processing. The role requires blueprint knowledge and safe handling of equipment.
You will work as part of a team to locate stock, maintain machinery, and minimize waste in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, templates/drafting experience, and prior burning machine exposure.
SUPERVISED BY: Warehouse Superintendent/Warehouse Supervisor
JOB TITLE: Burn Machine Operator
SUPERVISED BY: Warehouse Superintendent/Warehouse Supervisor
Specializes in operating one or more burning machines to burn plate in various shapes. Planning and performing operation which requires set-ups with a high degree of accuracy; install burning tips, and adjust guides, stops, working tables and other controls to handle the size of stock to be processed; determine proper pressures, feeds, speeds, tips and operating sequence. May be required to recognize when tools and tips need changed. Requires blueprint knowledge.
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience in making templates and some drafting.
Previous burning machine experience.
Excellent math, geometry, measurement and PC skills.
Ability to work as a team member without close supervision to meet Company and personal goals.
Capable of reading orders, a tape measure, calipers, and blueprints and use of a square.
Capable of using a gas/oxygen torch.
Excellent eye-to-hand coordination.
Excellent reading, writing and math skills as measured by a pre-employment test.
Ability to meet physical demands of position which are required 80% of the workday (i.e. lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, and climbing).