Machine Operator - Plasma Operator

Wastequip; Jeffersonville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Rx Insurance

HSA

Dental plans

Vision insurance

FSA

EAP

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Wastequip Mount Sterling is seeking an experienced Plasma cutter operator to join our manufacturing team in the Garbage Truck/Container division. You will load the cutting table, set parameters, and cut various thicknesses from 0.078” to 3.5” plate steel and aluminum while ensuring quality and efficiency.

Shift is 3:00PM–11:30PM with pay $22.75 plus $2 shift differential. Candidates should have 3–5 years of operation experience, be able to read prints with calipers, and work well alone or in a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Plasma Cutter operation and setup experience.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and use measuring devices.
• Willingness to work overtime and adapt to team or solo work.
• Capable of maintaining quality and efficiency during machining.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Plasma cutting table for 0.078”–3.5” plate steel/aluminum.
• Change consumables and monitor torch heat, pierce rate, and cut quality.
• Unload and handle parts with overhead/crane/lifting equipment; deburr and inspect parts.
• Perform routine maintenance and keep operator logs.

Skills

Plasma cutting

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Teamwork

Tools

Overhead crane

Calipers

Job description

Job Description

WQ Mount Sterling is looking for an experienced Plasma operator. You will be joining a skilled manufacturing Team working in the Garbage Truck/Container industry. This role will involve setting up and operating our Plasma cutting table for various sheet metal thicknesses from 0.078” to 3.5” plate steel and aluminum. You will be responsible for changing consumables on the machines, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the machining process.

Shift Hours: 3:00PM - 11:30PM

Pay Rate: $22.75 + $2 shift differential

Key Responsibilities

• Plasma Operation: Sets up machine by retrieving and loading large heavy plates of steel using overhead crane, downloading program(s), entering parameters of job, selecting type of cut, and cutting first piece. Operates cut table by monitoring cutting and adjusting heat in torches, pre-heat times, and pierce rate.
• Material Handling: Unloads skeleton and parts using overhead crane, jib crane and/or lifting magnets. Cleans and deburrs all cut parts to be free of slag and burrs.
• Multi-Tasking:
  • Performs first-piece and in-process inspection by checking material thickness and dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, tape measure and/or calculator.
  • Cleans burn table and performs minor preventive maintenance such as checking coolant levels, gases and changing or adjusting them as needed.
  • Operator will change consumable oxyfuel tips as needed.
  • Completes Plasma operator maintenance log.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years’ operating and setting up a Plasma Cutter
• Ability to use measuring devices Ruler, Caliper, Hard Gauges as well as read and understand prints
• Must be able to work by alone as well as in a Team setting
• Ability to work overtime when needed

Company Benefits

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)