Plasma Operator

Ryerson; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 4,271,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson in Minnesota invites applications for a Plasma Burner role. You will set up, operate and maintain plasma-cutting equipment to meet precise dimensions and shapes, interpreting drawings and adjusting settings to optimize performance.

This union position offers on-site work in Plymouth with apprenticeship onboarding and opportunities for career development in a safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plasma-cutting equipment or similar metal-cutting machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plasma cutting equipment to cut metal materials to precise dimensions and shapes.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine cutting requirements; adjust machine settings (speed, gas flow, torch height) to optimize performance.
• Monitor cutting processes to ensure accuracy and quality of pieces; perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
• Adhere to safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plasma cutting

Interpret drawings

Machine operation

Maintenance

Safety protocols

Job description

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Plasma Burner at Ryerson, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining plasma-cutting equipment to cut metal materials according to specified dimensions and shapes. Your primary duties will include interpreting technical drawings, adjusting machine settings, monitoring cutting processes, and ensuring quality control standards are met.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plasma cutting equipment to cut metal materials to precise dimensions and shapes
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine cutting requirements
  Adjust machine settings such as cutting speed, gas flow, and torch height to optimize cutting performance
• Monitor cutting processes to ensure the accuracy and quality of cut pieces
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the plasma-cutting equipment
• Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to maintain a safe work environment
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience operating plasma-cutting equipment or similar metal-cutting machinery
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Physically able to lift and move materials as needed
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding

Salary: This position is a Union position. Per Union contract this position pays $30.68. New employees hired shall receive eighty percent (80%) of the full rate for the first six months of employment, ninety percent (90%) of the rate for the next six months, and 100% of the rate after twelve months.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.