Burner Operator - 2nd Shift

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Burner Operator to ensure quality products are produced safely and efficiently by setting up, operating, and programming burner systems according to work orders.

Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, handling materials, setting up torches, CNC programming, final processing, packaging, and maintaining a clean work area while adhering to safety standards. High school diploma required; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all inspection tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret paperwork and work orders to plan production.
• Locate materials and use material handling equipment as needed.
• Set up burner torch and select tips based on material and cut requirements.
• Program the CNC computer according to work orders and manage finished parts.
• Package and label finished parts, noting unloading requirements and SKUs.
• Clean up scrap and move orders to staging areas as required.
• Perform other duties to support production efficiency and safety.

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.

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

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