Burner Operator

Klöckner & Co SE; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness stipend

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Fertility navigation support

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE is seeking a Burner Operator in Olympia, WA, to set up, operate, and program burner systems ensuring safe, high‑quality output. You will process work orders, handle materials, and torch setup for various materials while maintaining clean, organized work areas.

The role requires CNC programming basics, attention to detail, and reliability. Work hours are 1st shift with overtime as needed; compensation reflects hourly pay with standard benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Work Order Processing: review and prioritize work orders.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Burner Operator is responsible for ensuring that quality products are produced safely and efficiently by setting up, operating, and performing basic programming tasks related to burner systems.

• 1st Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

Summary of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Work Order Processing: Review and interpret paperwork and work order documents to create a mental map of order placements on the table. Group orders by thickness and prioritize based on supervisor’s instructions, 2nd runs, customer will calls, or other requirements
• Material Handling: Locate materials on the floor or in staging areas, select and utilize appropriate material handling equipment such as chains with plate hooks, plate dogs, magnets, or spreader bars. Place dunnage on the table as required
• Torch Setup: Choose the correct tips for the burner torch based on material type and desired cutting edges
• CNC Programming: Program the CNC computer according to work order instructions. Clean scrap slag from finished parts as they are cut and stack parts on a skid or place them in a 3-yard hopper for transportation to the tumbler slag cleaning machine
• Final Processing: After cleaning, place parts on a skid for packaging. Note customer unloading requirements (e.g., maximum skids), shrink wrap as needed, band materials with steel banding, and label skids with order numbers, customer names, and PO numbers if required
• Cleanup: Remove all scrap from the table and place it in the dumpster. Move finished orders to the staging area as needed
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support production efficiency and safety

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Overtime: Ability to work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice
• Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all inspection tasks
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness Stipend
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Adoption Assistance (Financial)
• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount

Compensation

$27 - $30 Hourly

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