Night Shift Plasma Table Operator — Precision Steel Cutting

Mueller Environmental Designs, Inc.; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Environmental Designs, Inc. is seeking a skilled plasma burn table operator to set up and run a Kinetic table, cutting structural steel for heavy vessel fabrication. You will read fabrication drawings, program the machine, and ensure correct material; you will also train others and report to the Shop Manager.

The role requires knowledge of steel materials, tape measurements, and forklift operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency in a high-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings.
• Experience setting up Kinetic programming.
• Knowledge of steel materials.
• Ability to read tape measurements for dimensions.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Uphold Mueller Environmental Designs Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Read fabrication drawings and interpret instructions to set up cutting table program.
• Load program into the Kinetic computer.
• Identify raw material by job number and stage materials for cutting.
• Ensure materials from multiple jobs are used for the correct job number.
• Layout and burn/cut structural steel and guide the Kinetic machine according to the program.
• Identify and organize cut materials by job number for transfer to fabrication stations.
• Manage multiple jobs and prioritize based on production deadlines and Shop Manager directions.
• Maintain a count of plate material by job to ensure adequate stock.
• Use a cutting torch to remove excess material and prepare for discard.
• Safely use cranes to transfer materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read fabrication drawings

Kinetic programming

Forklift operation

Measuring with tape

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kinetic plasma system

Cranes

Job description

Mueller Environmental Designs, Inc. is seeking a skilled plasma burn table operator to set up and run a Kinetic table, cutting structural steel for heavy vessel fabrication. You will read fabrication drawings, program the machine, and ensure correct material; you will also train others and report to the Shop Manager.

The role requires knowledge of steel materials, tape measurements, and forklift operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency in a high-paced shop environment.