Burn Table Operator (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1341)

Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonna’s Shipyard is seeking a CNC Burn Table Operator (2nd Shift) for Steel America in Norfolk, VA. The role involves operating and maintaining plasma and oxyfuel burning machines, reading blueprints, and ensuring quality while adhering to safety protocols.

You will document production, manage tool settings, and coordinate with teammates to meet schedules. Experience with CNC burning, setup of gas and tip settings, and ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime are required.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints or drawings.
• Minimum 1 year CNC experience in steel fabrication or service center.
• Ability to read work orders and measure to specifications.
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and weekends.
• Must communicate effectively with team, Sales, coworkers & vendors as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain specifications by observing and cutting, taking measurements.
• Operate and maintain burning machines to cut plates in various shapes.
• Set up tooling and correct gas settings to complete jobs.
• Inspect parts against blueprints and verify tolerances.
• Enter correct program into CNC burning machine and run sequences.
• Document production and quality logs for traceability.

Skills

CNC operation

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Measuring tools

Tools

Calipers

Tape measures

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Job description

Position:

Burn Table Operator (2nd Shift) - Steel America (Job ID: 1341)

Location:

Norfolk, VA

Job Id:

1341

# of Openings:

1

Purpose:

Steel America, a division of Colonna’s Shipyard, is seeking an experienced CNC plasma/oxyfuel Burn Table Operator to support operations at our site Norfolk, VA.

Job Description:

• Maintain specifications by observing and cutting, including taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Operate and maintain one or more burning machines to burn plates in various shapes.
• Select and setup tooling.
• Bend/Form parts and inspect/compare to blue prints.
• Operation of CNC computer driven burning machine in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operation of non-computerized track burning machine in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to select correct burning tips and/or gasses and pressure to complete the job effectively.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and fill out correctly.
• Operation of plasma or flame-cutting torches when required.
• Effectively use all tools associated with performing duties including reading tape measures, calipers, etc.
• Operation of all equipment needed in workstation such as overhead and wall cranes, hand torches, etc..
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Read work instructions to determine material to pull for burn job and locate the material in the warehouse.
• Ensure the correct burn tip and gas settings are used on the machine.
• Enter proper program into computer for machine burning specifications.
• Set up, operate, or tend burn machines that cut material to specified dimensions.
• Inspect and measure work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes to ensure the quality of parts.

Qualifications:

• Must have knowledge of specific speeds, fuel settings, tips and plasma consumables required to cut various thicknesses of steel.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience operating CNC equipment in a steel service center or fabrication environment.
• Must be able to tactfully deal with customers, internal Sales Representatives, coworkers & vendors as necessary.
• Must be able to read blueprints or drawings.
• Must be a steady, reliable worker.
• Must demonstrate basic levels of mathematical, reading, writing and communication skills necessary to successfully accomplish the job description, skills and ability requirements as outlined above.
• Must demonstrate visual acuity necessary and appropriate to perform all job duties and requirements as listed.
• Must demonstrate auditory acuity capable of hearing a forklift back-up alarm, moving vehicle horns, or other safety alarms and warning signals.
• Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating CNC automatic beam cutting machines preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
• Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions.
• Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
• Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts.
• While performing the duties of this job, you may frequently be required to stand, walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, stoop, squat, kneel, twist and crawl.
• Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
• Frequent use of respirator.

Values:

Respect, Pride, Truth, Family – These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Additionally, Colonna’s Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid disability insurances, 401k with match, legal services, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $21.92 - $29.66

Determination of base salary considers various factors, including but not limited to scope of responsibility, candidate’s relative and specific experience, education level, key skills, as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees’ best health and wellness. Additionally, the company offers a 401k retirement program with match, paid holidays, and competitive paid time off (PTO)