Plasma Machine Operator

Gibson Abrasive Equipment, LLC; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Abrasive Equipment, LLC in Fishers, IN is seeking a Plasma Cutting Operator to cut sheet metal to exact dimensions by interpreting blueprints and layout, and to maintain steel inventory.

Responsibilities include loading parts onto the plasma table, selecting electrodes and gas settings, removing finished pieces, deburring, and inspecting for burrs. The role requires blueprint reading, basic measurement skills, safety awareness, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required; trade school with mechanical training is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to operate power hand tools such as pneumatic grinders.
• Understanding of basic measuring devices.
• Good understanding of basic machine operations and safety awareness.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all personnel.

Responsibilities

• Position work piece onto table or into fixture.
• Selects electrode, gas nozzle, current, and gas pressure according to metal thickness and type and data on charts or previous runs.
• Inserts electrode and gas nozzle into holder and connects gas supply.
• Remove parts from plasma table, discard skeleton, and grind burrs.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Reading & following instructions

Safety awareness

Communication

Operate hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (trade school preferred)

Tools

Plasma cutting equipment

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Power tools (pneumatic grinders)

Job description

Overview

Operate plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal to specified dimensions by interpreting blueprints and physical layout. Also responsible for maintaining steel inventory.

Position Responsibilities

• Positions work piece onto table or into fixture.
• Selects carbon or metal-coated carbon electrode, gas nozzle, electric current, and gas pressure, according to thickness and type of metal, data on charts, or record of previous runs.
• Inserts electrode and gas nozzle into holder and connects hose from holder to compressed gas supply
• Remove parts from plasma table, discard skeleton of sheet and grind all parts to remove burrs.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required; trade school with mechanical training is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to operate power hand tools such as pneumatic grinders.
• Understanding of basic measuring devices.
• Good understanding of basic machine operations and safety awareness.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all personnel.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working on plasma cutting systems is desired.
• Previous experience operating press brakes to bend steel up to ¼” thick preferred.
• Experience operating a fork truck and overhead cranes is beneficial.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Capable of standing for long periods of time and be able to bend, stoop, kneel and occasionally climb ladders.
• Ability to use both hands to lift, feel and position metal sheets and plates.
• Ability to wear PPE including safety glasses, hand, foot and hearing protection for extended time periods.