CNC Plasma Cutting Technician

Automation Personnel Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term, &

Life insurance

40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year &

6 paid Holidays after 1 year & 1500+

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in New Orleans, LA is hiring a Burner Operator to safely set up, program, and run burner equipment and CNC machinery to produce quality parts.

You will review work orders, plan material placement, select torch tips, and operate material‑handling gear while maintaining safety and efficiency.

This is a full-time, temporary role with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits; prior CNC or metal fabrication experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience with CNC equipment, plasma cutting, burner operation, or metal fabrication preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and understand written work orders.

Responsibilities

• Review work orders and production paperwork to determine cutting requirements.
• Plan material placement on cutting tables and group orders by material thickness.
• Prioritize work based on supervisor instructions, customer requests, and production schedules.
• Locate and stage materials from inventory, storage racks, and staging areas.
• Select and operate appropriate material-handling equipment and burner torch tips.
• Program CNC equipment according to work order specifications.
• Remove slag and scrap from finished parts and stack/transport them as required.
• Inspect finished products before packaging.

Job description

Automation Personnel Services in New Orleans, LA is hiring a Burner Operator to safely set up, program, and run burner equipment and CNC machinery to produce quality parts.

You will review work orders, plan material placement, select torch tips, and operate material‑handling gear while maintaining safety and efficiency.

This is a full-time, temporary role with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits; prior CNC or metal fabrication experience is preferred.