Burner Operator - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Wellness stipend

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Fertility navigation

Referral program

Employee assistance

Employee discount

Job summary

Klöckner & Co SE in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Burner Operator responsible for setting up, operating, and programming burner systems to produce quality parts safely and efficiently.

You will handle work orders, material handling, torch setup, CNC programming, and final processing, while maintaining high standards of detail and safety on the 2nd shift (1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) with overtime as needed. Excellent reliability and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Overtime may be required with short notice.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Reliability with a proven work history.
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on precision and quality.

Responsibilities

• Work order processing: review paperwork and group orders by thickness per supervisor instructions.
• Material handling: locate materials and use appropriate handling equipment; prepare skids/dunnage as required.
• Torch setup: select correct tips based on material and cutting edges.
• CNC programming: program CNC per work orders and manage scrap/parts flow.
• Final processing: package parts, note unloading requirements, apply shrink wrap and labeling.
• Cleanup: remove scrap and move finished orders to staging.
• Additional duties as assigned 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.

• 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
• 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

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