Burn Table Operator - 1st Shift

JCM Industries, Inc.; Nash (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JCM Industries in Nash, Texas, is seeking a Burn Table Operator to run burning machines and shape plate pieces with precision. You will set up equipment, install tips, adjust guides, and determine feed speeds and sequences to ensure quality results.

Key duties include loading and unloading materials, following work orders, operating presses and bandsaws, labeling stock, and maintaining safety. The role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with metal grades, thicknesses, and basic

Qualifications

• Education/Certification/Licensure: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of various metal grades, thicknesses, sizes, and basic welding and cutting processes.
• Preferred: Ability to review and understand basic concepts from material list and/or drawings.

Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within the plant, yard, or work site.
• Reads work orders and follows oral instructions from Department Supervisors for certain materials or containers to be moved.
• Operates burning table and other machinery to burn plate shapes; sets up equipment and adjusts feeds, speeds, and tips for stock size.
• Maintains part numbers and labels on material racks to assist with inventory tracking; ensures traceability.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Metal grades & thicknesses

Reading drawings

Welding & cutting basics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

JCM Industries, established in 1976 and located in Nash, Texas, is a leading manufacturer of pipe fittings and fabrications for the water, wastewater, and industrial markets. JCM Industries fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, providing co-workers with opportunities for professional growth. Joining the company means being part of a dedicated team focused on quality, customer service, and creating products that make a difference in communities everywhere.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The purpose of the Burn Table Operator is to operate one or more burning machines to burn plate in various shapes. Planning and performing operations which requires set‑ups with a high degree of accuracy; installing burning tips and adjusting 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.

Essential Functions

• Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site
• Reads work order(s) and follows oral instructions from Department Supervisors for certain materials or containers to be moved
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand
• Loads and unloads materials from delivery vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit, using hand tools
• Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated area, using a hand truck, forklift, or another device
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination, using hand-operated crane or hoist, or signals crane or hoisting operators to move a load to a destination when needed
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or using power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment, using a broom, rags, and cleaning compounds, to assist machine operators
• Labels all material as required, including traceable items such as heat numbers, CE(v)’s, etc.
• Assists receiving and other team members with loading and unloading full plate sheets
• Maintains part numbers and labels on all material racks to assist with inventory tracking
• Operates manufacturing equipment such as press, forming rolls, bandsaw, and burning table
• Accurately locate and identify stock for storage and retrieval
• Operates and adjusts machinery and equipment for full utilization
• Processes material to minimize waste and drops
• Adjusts machinery for full utilization of material with minimal waste
• Properly identifies and processes the paperwork necessary for material handling
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Other Duties:

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification/Licensure: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of various metal grades, thicknesses, sizes, and basic welding and cutting processes.
• Preferred: Ability to review and understand basic concepts from material list and/or drawings.

Travel:

N/A

Physical/Cognitive Skill Requirements:

• a. Speak 80 – 90%
• c. See/Watch 100%
• d. Stand/Walk 90-100%
• f. Lift/Turn 50-60% (75lbs.)
• g. Carry 10-20% (50 lbs.)
• h. Push/Pull 10-20% (30 lbs.)

A pre-employment Background Check and 6 panel (no THC) Drug screen required

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