Burner - 2nd Shift

Evolving Solution Services; Maple Heights (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Clifton Steel in Maple Heights, OH is hiring for a Burner on 2nd shift. You will operate burning equipment, read blueprints, and manage production schedules while ensuring quality and traceability. The role includes crane operation and material handling in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Starting pay is competitive with overtime opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life and disability insurance, PTO and holidays. Safe, long‑term career growth is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail to follow drawings and specs.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate industrial equipment.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and handle materials.

Responsibilities

• Operate an overhead crane to load and unload plates and cut pieces from the burning table.
• Read production drawings, layouts, tolerances, job packets, and special instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate burning equipment and perform inspections on parts.
• Execute daily production schedules with quality and productivity.
• Mark, tag, and skid parts per requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and material traceability.
• Identify and dispose of scrap materials as needed.
• Mark grain direction on burned parts.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Aptitude

Strong Work Ethic

Physical Stamina

Burning machine operation

Overhead crane

Tow motor / lift truck

Blueprint reading

Tools

Burning machine operation

Overhead crane

Tow motor / lift truck

Blueprint reading

Job description

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Burner - 2nd Shift

Maple Heights, OH, US

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive Pay: Starting rate of $18.00 per hour.
• Consistent Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 3:00 PM – 1:00 AM, with overtime opportunities available.
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and more.
• Career Growth: Receive hands‑on training, develop valuable industrial skills, and build a long‑term career with opportunities for advancement.

What You Will Do:

• Operate an overhead crane to load and unload plates and cut pieces from the burning table.
• Review drawings, layouts, tolerances, job packets, and special instructions to determine piece count, material grade, thickness, length, and width requirements.
• Read and interpret production drawings and blueprints.
• Operate burning equipment and perform first article inspections and measurements on completed parts.
• Execute daily production schedules while meeting quality and productivity expectations.
• Mark, tag, and skid parts according to engineering and customer requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and material traceability through proper tagging, color coding, and verification processes.
• Properly identify and dispose of scrap materials according to company procedures.
• Mark grain direction on burned parts as required.
• Participate and become actively engaged in the Company Traction & L10 Process.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Positive Attitude: Willingness to learn, work collaboratively, and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately follow drawings, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable operating industrial equipment and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Work Ethic: Dependable, punctual, and committed to producing quality work.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to stand for extended periods and safely handle materials in an industrial environment.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Previous experience operating a burning machine.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Tow motor or lift truck experience.
• Manufacturing or metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and production drawings.

Who We Are:

We are a family‑owned company that has been in business for over 50 years providing industry‑leading products for customers around the world, including armor for the U.S. Military. We offer Union positions with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation, available overtime, annual increases, and a strong culture of long‑term employment, with many employees having more than 30 years of service.

At Clifton Steel, safety and training are top priorities. We are committed to helping our employees succeed by providing the tools, training, and support needed to build a rewarding long‑term career.