Burner Machine Operator - 1st Shift, Growth & Benefits

metalsusacareers; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Metals USA -- Plates Shapes in Greensboro, NC is seeking a 1st shift Burner Machine Operator. The role involves setting up and operating a burner machine, reading CAD/work orders, and ensuring quality control.

The operator will handle material, adjust settings, and document measurements while complying with safety policies. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic English literacy, and at least 1 year of burning machine experience or as an operator helper.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read English work orders and safety manuals.
• Basic measuring skills with tape, caliper, or micrometer.
• Basic arithmetic for decimals and fractions.
• Basic Windows skills for loading designs.
• At least 1 year operating a burning machine or as operator helper.
• Experience operating an overhead crane or forklift.
• Good manual dexterity and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specs.
• Coordinate material handling including overhead crane operation.
• Select correct material per work order.
• Set up machine, select burning tip, adjust gas flow and feed rates.
• Align material in machine bed using gauges and tools.
• Perform in-process quality inspections as needed.
• Stack, band and palletize finished products for shipment.
• Follow safety policies and maintain attendance.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and confidentiality requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic reading/writing English

Basic measuring skills

Basic arithmetic

Manual dexterity

Coordination

Basic Windows skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift operator

Job description

Metals USA -- Plates Shapes in Greensboro, NC is seeking a 1st shift Burner Machine Operator. The role involves setting up and operating a burner machine, reading CAD/work orders, and ensuring quality control.

The operator will handle material, adjust settings, and document measurements while complying with safety policies. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic English literacy, and at least 1 year of burning machine experience or as an operator helper.