Burner Operator -2nd Shift

Kloeckner Metals Corporation; Brandenburg (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health insurance – Medical/Presc. Drug

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness Stipend

Paid Life insurance

Paid Short / Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance

Adoption & Fertility Navigation

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals Corporation is seeking a Burner Operator to ensure safe, efficient production by setting up, operating, and programming burner systems according to work orders. You will handle material processing, torch setup, CNC programming, and final packaging while maintaining high quality and safety standards on the 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include processing work orders, material handling, and keeping work areas clean and organized to support timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice.
• Must pass a 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 and operate burner systems to produce quality products safely and efficiently.
• Review paperwork and work orders; prioritize orders for 2nd shift and special requirements.
• Locate materials and use material handling equipment; stage and prepare items for processing.
• Program CNC equipment per work order instructions and monitor progress on the line.
• Perform final processing steps: packaging, labeling, and meeting customer unloading requirements.
• Clean up scraps, move finished orders to staging, and support production efficiency and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CNC programming equipment

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.

• 2nd Shift Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 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

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

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