Burner Operator

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Prescption/

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility Navigation

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Burner Operator at Kloeckner Metals Corporation sets up, operates, and programs burner systems to produce quality metal parts safely and efficiently. You will review work orders, prepare materials, and manage torch tips, CNC programming, and final packaging steps.

Shift is 1st: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed. A high school diploma, reliability, and attention to detail are required to succeed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential for precision inspection and quality control.
• Reliability and punctuality are required to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Work Order Processing: Review and interpret paperwork and work order documents to plan order placements.
• Material Handling: Locate materials on floor or staging areas and use appropriate material handling equipment.
• Torch Setup: Choose 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 and manage scrap/parts disposition.
• Final Processing: Package parts and note unloading requirements; wrap, band, label as needed.
• Cleanup: Remove scrap and move finished orders to staging.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks to support production efficiency and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

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 supervisors 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

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement

Compensation

$27 - $30 Hourly