Burner Operator - 2nd Shift

Kloeckner Metals - Americas; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Wellness Stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kloeckner Metals - Americas is seeking a 2nd Shift Burner Operator responsible for producing quality products safely and efficiently. The operator will set up and operate burner systems while performing basic programming tasks.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to handle materials and equipment effectively. Benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret paperwork to create a mental map of order placements.
• Locate materials and utilize appropriate material handling equipment.
• Choose the correct tips for the burner torch based on material type.
• Program the CNC computer according to work order instructions.
• Clean scrap slag from finished parts and stack them for transport.
• Place parts on a skid for packaging and note customer unloading requirements.
• Remove scrap from the table and move finished orders to staging area.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support production efficiency.

Skills

Attention to Detail

CNC Programming

Material Handling

Torch Setup

Reliable Work History

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 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