Cut Table Operator

Smith Industries; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

SI Utility is seeking a Plasma Cut Table Operator to operate CNC plasma cutting equipment and cut steel per engineering drawings and specs. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and quality in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

The successful candidate will load materials per BOM, manage DXF files, nest programs, set up plasma tips, and verify dimensions with tapes. Strong teamwork and attention to detail are essential for meeting production deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
• Occasional bending, squatting, ladder/stair climbing, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Power on and inspect the cut table daily to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Turn gas bottles on/off daily and replace bottles as needed.
• Load the correct material onto the cut table according to the BOM and production print.
• Load and manage DXF cut files from USB/thumb drive to computer for programming.
• Create and adjust nest programs based on customer and project requirements.
• Select and install correct plasma tips and consumables based on plate thickness.
• Measure and verify part dimensions using a tape measure to ensure accuracy against prints.
• Clearly mark all cut parts with customer name, material grade, and part number.
• Track daily production and material usage using consumption forms.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely to move materials and parts.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced fabrication environment while meeting production deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

SI Utility is seeking a skilled Plasma Cut Table Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for operating CNC plasma cutting equipment to cut steel and structural materials according to engineering drawings and customer specifications. The ideal candidate will take pride in precision, safety, and maintaining high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Power on and inspect the cut table daily to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Turn gas bottles on/off daily and replace bottles as needed.
• Load the correct material onto the cut table according to the Bill of Materials (BOM) and production print.
• Load and manage DXF cut files from USB/thumb drive to computer for programming.
• Create and adjust nest programs based on customer and project requirements.
• Select and install correct plasma tips and consumables based on plate thickness.
• Measure and verify part dimensions using a tape measure to ensure accuracy against prints.
• Clearly mark all cut parts with customer name, material grade, and part number.
• Track daily production and material usage using consumption forms.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes safely to move materials and parts.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced fabrication environment while meeting production deadlines.

General Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be a team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
• Occasional bending, squatting, ladder/stair climbing, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to accurately assess weights, distances, and heights for safe material handling.