Burner Machine Operator - 1st Shift, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Career growth

Competitive pay

Job summary

Metals USA in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Burner Machine Operator for 1st shift. The role involves operating a burner machine, setting up tooling, and coordinating material handling with an overhead crane.

You will read CAD drawings and work orders, perform quality inspections, and ensure safety and accuracy in production. The position requires basic math and measurement skills, plus prior machine operation experience.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent is required.
• Basic reading and writing in English to read work orders and safety manuals.
• Basic math skills to read decimals/fractions and perform conversions.
• Basic measurement skills with English & Metric units using tape measure/caliper/micrometer.
• Familiarity with Windows software for loading designs.
• At least 1 year of experience operating a burning machine or as a machine operator helper.
• Experience operating an overhead crane or forklift.
• Demonstrated manual dexterity and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review CAD drawings and work orders to determine process steps.
• Coordinate material handling including overhead crane operation.
• Select correct materials per work order and set up the machine.
• Set gas flow, cutting lines, tolerances, and feeding rates; measure with gauges.
• Align material and fixtures in the machine bed.
• Perform in-process quality inspections and final QC.
• Stack, band, and palletize finished products for shipment.
• Follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Finger dexterity

Arm-hand steadiness

Multi-limb coordination

Reading English documents

Basic arithmetic

Windows software

Quality inspection

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Caliper

Micrometer

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Metals USA in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Burner Machine Operator for 1st shift. The role involves operating a burner machine, setting up tooling, and coordinating material handling with an overhead crane.

You will read CAD drawings and work orders, perform quality inspections, and ensure safety and accuracy in production. The position requires basic math and measurement skills, plus prior machine operation experience.