Burner Operator

Uni-Form Components Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Uni-Form Components Corp. is seeking an experienced Burner Operator to set up and run CNC burn equipment for cutting and beveling steel plates of various sizes and thicknesses. You will review orders, load programs, and ensure accurate dimensions while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

You will operate overhead cranes and forklifts, replace torch tips, and follow all PPE and safety procedures to support production.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience operating CNC burn tables, plasma/oxy-fuel cutting equipment, or similar steel-processing equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, drawings, measurements, and specifications.
• Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate CNC burn equipment.
• Review work orders, drawings, and cutting requirements.
• Load programs and prepare the machine for production.
• Locate plate edges and position material for cutting.
• Monitor the cutting process and verify dimensions against specs.
• Select, clean, and replace torch tips as needed.
• Identify and mark cut material.
• Use overhead cranes to load, position, and remove steel plate.
• Grind and bevel plate edges as required.
• Perform routine burn table cleanup and replace slats.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE standards.
• Perform other duties to support production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Blueprints reading

Reading work orders/drawings

Torch tips handling

Tools

CNC burn equipment

Plasma/oxy-fuel equipment

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

Uni-Form Components is looking for an experienced, safety-focused Burner Operator to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for setting up and operating burn equipment to cut and bevel steel plate of various sizes and thicknesses according to production requirements.

What You'll Do

• Set up, program, and operate CNC burn equipment.
• Review work orders, drawings, and cutting requirements.
• Load programs and prepare the machine for production.
• Locate plate edges and properly position material for cutting.
• Monitor the cutting process and verify dimensions against specifications.
• Select, clean, and replace torch tips as needed.
• Properly identify and mark cut material.
• Use overhead cranes to load, position, and remove steel plate.
• Grind and bevel plate edges as required.
• Perform routine burn table cleanup, including removing debris and replacing slats.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE standards.
• Perform other duties as needed to support production.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Previous experience operating CNC burn tables, plasma/oxy-fuel cutting equipment, or similar steel-processing equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience setting up equipment, loading programs, and working with torch tips.
• Ability to read work orders, drawings, measurements, and specifications.
• Experience working with steel plate of varying sizes and thicknesses preferred.
• Overhead crane and forklift experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, safety, and quality.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime as business needs require.

Why Join Uni-Form Components?

At Uni-Form Components, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment while continuing to grow your experience with specialized steel-processing equipment.