Burner (Industrial Oxy-Fuel Cutting Torch Operator) - 1st Shift

Harrison Steel Castings Company; Attica (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Steel Castings Company in Attica, IN is seeking an experienced operator to use an oxy-fuel cutting torch to remove risers, gates and fins from castings. The job involves safely cutting castings up to 24 inches thick, while maintaining quality and following detailed work instructions.

The role requires attention to detail and strict adherence to safety procedures, with daily equipment inspections and clear communication of any quality or equipment issues to supervision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; or up to one month related experience or training.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Uses a oxy-fuel cutting torch to remove risers, gates, and fins from castings up to 24" thick.
• Communicates quality or equipment problems to supervision.
• Inspects equipment daily and follows training matrices where applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting torch

Job description

Summary:

Removes excess material from castings with an oxy fuel cutting torch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned.

• Uses a oxy-fuel cutting torch to remove all risers, gates, and fins safely, efficiently, and without gouging the casting, cutting up to 24" thick sections.
• Communicates to supervision quality and equipment problems.
• Inspects equipment daily.
• Follows job work instructions and training matrix, where applicable.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: demonstrates attention to detail; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; is consistently at work and on time; uses time efficiently; works quickly; observes safety and security procedures.

Additional Competencies for Level A:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: possess a higher level of attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness, work more quickly, and use time more efficiently than at Level B.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High School diploma or GED preferred, but not required; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Computer Skills:

No Computer skills needed.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat (non-weather) and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must be able to hold onto a torch for long periods of time and be able to wear a full-face fresh air helmet.