Burner Operator - 2nd Shift

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Health insurance – Medical/Prescripton

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

Adoption Assistance (Financial)

Adoption & Fertility NavigationSupport

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a Burner Operator to safely and efficiently set up, operate, and perform basic programming for burner systems. You will review work orders, handle materials, and prepare parts for finishing while ensuring quality and production flow.

Responsibilities include CNC programming per instructions, managing scrap and part transport, and maintaining safety and organization on the shop floor.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up burner systems and program basic burner tasks.
• Review work orders and group by thickness and priority per supervisor instructions.
• Handle materials and operate equipment like hooks, magnets, and spreader bars.
• Program CNC equipment per work order instructions and manage scrap/parts flow.
• Prepare parts for finishing, packaging, and labeling with order data as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; move completed orders to staging areas as needed.
• Perform other duties to support production efficiency and safety.

Skills

OTF attention to detail

Reliability

Overtime flexibility

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

Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Health insurance – Medical/Prescription Drug
• Dental
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement