Assistant Burn Table Operator - Afternoons with Shift Differential!

Ohio Gratings, Inc.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Gratings, Inc. is seeking an operational assistant for our burn table in Canton, Ohio. The successful candidate will be responsible for material handling, adhering to safety standards, and operating CNC machines. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures. This role requires regular lifting and working in a factory environment with safety equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior fabrication experience such as crane operation and metal processing.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations involving whole numbers and fractions.
• Ability to read and interpret travelers and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in efficient operation of the burn table and material handling.
• Follow all operating procedures and safety rules.
• Safely operate the machine for short intervals and assist in maintenance.

Skills

Basic math skills

Document interpretation

Material handling

CNC operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

CNC-controlled machines

Job description

Overview

Responsible for assisting in the efficient operation of the burn table, including loading and material handling, while adhering to Ohio Gratings' values and ensuring a safe working environment during day-to-day operations. This role involves using the company's ERP system, EPICOR, to properly transact work product steps and account for production time.

As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Engage in cross‑training in different areas within the organization to gain a deeper understanding of the Ohio Gratings product line and advance your career. This may include learning new skills such as welding or material handling if instructed by management.
• Locate and verify material before moving it to the machine area.
• Handle, stage, and load material to ensure CNC burn tables exceed daily safety, quality, delivery, and productivity expectations.
• Follow all operating procedures, process instructions, and safety rules.
• Use the ERP system EPICOR to properly transact work product steps and account for production time.
• Coordinate and maintain regular communication with the team and supervisor, relaying any quality or safety issues that occur.
• Safely unload piece parts after completing cutting operations.
• Remove and properly dispose of scrap while identifying and marking salvageable panels as drops.
• Move drops to the designated area.
• Document the mark number on the cut material per production document/traveler.
• Grind and clean up pieces as needed immediately after removal from the machine.
• Recognize and report all defects to operators, line lead, and supervisor.
• Assist in performing operator preventative maintenance.
• Train new associates as required by supervision.
• Follow good workstation housekeeping practices to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Safely operate the machine for short intervals.
• Perform other duties and cross‑train as assigned by supervision.

Education, Work Experience, And Proficiencies

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior fabrication experience such as crane operation, metal processing, and material handling equipment experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as travelers, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s without the use of a calculator.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations involving whole numbers and fractions in both standard and metric units of measurement.

Preferred Experience And Abilities

• 1+ years of prior manufacturing experience with a steel or aluminum manufacturer.
• 1+ years of experience operating complex CNC‑controlled machines.
• 1+ years of experience with overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend blueprint drawings.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will encounter repetitive movement tasks, requiring standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, pushing, and pulling grating material of various sizes and weights for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds, using proper lifting techniques, help from another employee, or other available resources such as lifting or moving equipment. The role also requires the ability to take stairs, work around constantly moving machinery, and exposure to weather elements.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will be regularly working on the production floor, requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and cold is regular, as is exposure to machine and tool hazards requiring care and attention to safety rules and standards.