Burner Operator - 2nd Shift

Klöckner & Co SE; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Health insurance – Medical/Prescrip

Vision

Health Savings Account

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Burner Operator to set up, operate, and program burner systems to produce quality parts safely and efficiently.

You will handle work orders, prep materials, configure torch tips, program CNCs, clean slag, stack parts, and ensure proper packaging and labeling per customer requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to work overtime, and a reliable work history with strong attention to detail.

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

• Work Order Processing: Review and interpret paperwork and work order documents to create a plan for order placements on the table.
• Material Handling: Locate materials on the floor or in staging areas and use appropriate handling equipment.
• 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 and clean slag from finished parts.
• Final Processing: Package and label skids, note unloading requirements, shrink wrap as needed, and prepare for transport.
• Cleanup: Remove all scrap and move finished orders to the staging area.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks 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


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug


• Vision


• Health Savings Account


• Wellness Stipend


• Paid Life insurance


• Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance


• Adoption Assistance (Financial)


• Adoption & Fertility Navigation Support


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Referral Program


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Discount

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