Plasma Cutter Operator - Heavy Plate, Precision & Setup

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC Mount Sterling is seeking an experienced Plasma operator to join a skilled manufacturing team in the Garbage Truck/Container industry. You will set up and operate the plasma cutting table for various sheet metal thicknesses from 0.078” to 3.5” plate steel and aluminum, ensuring quality throughout the machining process.

The role requires 3–5 years of plasma cutting experience, ability to read prints and use measuring devices, and the capacity to work both

Qualifications

• 3–5 years operating and setting up a Plasma Cutter.
• Ability to read prints and use measuring devices (calipers, rulers).
• Able to work autonomously as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plasma cutting table for various sheet thicknesses.
• Monitor cutting process, adjust heat, pre-heat times and pierce rate.
• Unload, deburr, and inspect parts per blueprint.
• Perform routine maintenance and log plasma operator activities.
• Change consumables and support safety and quality standards.

Skills

Plasma cutting

Overhead crane operation

Blueprint reading

Measuring devices

Tools

Plasma cutting table

Calipers

Ruler

Job description

Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC Mount Sterling is seeking an experienced Plasma operator to join a skilled manufacturing team in the Garbage Truck/Container industry. You will set up and operate the plasma cutting table for various sheet metal thicknesses from 0.078” to 3.5” plate steel and aluminum, ensuring quality throughout the machining process.

The role requires 3–5 years of plasma cutting experience, ability to read prints and use measuring devices, and the capacity to work both