Machine Operator - Plasma Operator (2nd shift)

Wastequip, LLC; Mount Sterling (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the waste handling industry is looking for a Plasma Operator to join their manufacturing team in Mt. Sterling, KY. In this full-time role, you will operate and maintain plasma cutting machines, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency. Company benefits include medical plans, 401(k) with matching, and additional perks to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Medical Plan Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match

Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

Paid Grandparent Leave

Vacation and Personal/Sick Time

Qualifications

• 1-2 years related experience and/or training
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume production settings.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Plasma cut table and WaterJet.
• Ensure quality and efficiency throughout the machining process.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspection.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High School or better

Job description

Machine Operator - Plasma Operator (2nd shift)

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: MACHI013056

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• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $22.75 USD per hour

Locations

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Mt. Sterling, KY 40353, USA

Description

Pay Rate: $22.75 + $2.00 (2nd shift differential)

As a Plasma Operator at WQ MTS, you will join a skilled team working in manufacturing for the garbage truck/container industry. This role will involve setting up and operating our Plasma cut table as well as WaterJet for various sheet metal thicknesses from 0.078” to 3.5” plate steel. You will be responsible for ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the machining process.

Key Responsibilities

• Plasma Operation: Sets up machine by retrieving and loading large heavy plates of steel using overhead crane, downloading program, 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 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 calculator.
  • Cleans burn table and performs minor preventative maintenance such as checking coolant levels and gases and changing or adjusting them as needed. Changes oxyfuel tips.
  • Completes Plasma operator maintenance log.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in fast-paced, high-volume production settings.
• Willingness to learn

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up
Medical Plans
• 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)
Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years related experience and/or training

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