Plasma Operator (Night Shift)

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Wage Access

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Safety Awards

Company Store

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Gulf Island in Houma, LA is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to set up and run plasma cutting, press brake, and shear operations in our fabrication shop. You will read blueprints, select tooling, and ensure parts meet specifications with tight tolerances.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, safety adherence, and collaborating with teammates to meet production schedules. Candidates need 1+ years of plasma cutter experience and ability to pass drug screen, background check, and

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience operating a plasma cutter.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plasma cutting machines per blueprints and specs.
• Set up and operate press brake machines to bend/form/punch sheet metal per blueprints.
• Operate shear cutter for correct material length/width with minimal burr.
• Read technical drawings and work orders to ensure accuracy.
• Select tooling and dies for each job and adjust as needed.
• Inspect parts during and after production to verify conformance to specifications.
• Monitor machines to ensure optimum running.
• Maintain equipment by basic troubleshooting and cleaning; report issues.
• Follow safety procedures and keep work area clean and organized.
• Collaborate with teammates to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Plasma cutter operation

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Press brake

Shear cutter

Tape measure

Job description

Main Purpose

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating the plasma cutter and assists with the press brake and shear cutter within our fabrication shop.

Description

Main Purpose

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating the plasma cutter and assists with the press brake and shear cutter within our fabrication shop.

Essential Functions

• Set up, adjust and operate plasma cutting machines to cut sheet metal according to blueprints and specifications
• Set up, adjust and operate press brake machines to bend, form or punch sheet metal according to blueprints and specifications
• Set, adjust and operate the shear cutter for material type / length / width and ensure clean, accurate cuts with minimal burr
• Read and interpret technical drawings, work orders and measurement tools to ensure accuracy
• Select proper tooling and dies for each job and perform adjustments as needed
• Inspect parts during and after production to verify conformance to specifications
• Monitor machines during every procedure to ensure optimum running
• Maintain equipment by performing basic troubleshooting, cleaning and reporting mechanical issues
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Collaborate with team members to meet production schedules and deadlines
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor

Benefits Offered

• Earned Wage Access
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Safety Awards
• Company Store
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, climbing, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing
• Turning, twisting, bending and balancing
• Pushing, pulling and reaching
• Must be able to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally 50-75 pounds

Job Requirements

• 1+ years experience operating a plasma cutter
• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Must be able to pass a background check

Desirable Experience, Education And Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience operating a press brake or shear cutter

Tools, Equipment And Technology

• Press brake, shear cutter, tape measure etc.

Environmental Conditions

80 to 90% of the work activities are performed outdoors. Individuals will be required to work in changes of temperature, hot, cold, humid, wet and dry conditions, dust, mud etc. They will also be exposed to paint thinner and paint fumes.

Gulf Island will not sponsor applications for work visas. Additionally, applicants for employment with Gulf Island must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Accordingly, Gulf Island will not consider applications from candidates who require the company to sponsor a work visa and who are not currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Gulf island is not accepting unsolicited candidates from search firms for posted employment opportunities. Please no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to Gulf Island employees via email, the internet, or any other form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be deemed the sole property of Gulf Island. No recruiting placement fee will be paid in the event Gulf Island hires the candidate due to the referral or through other means.

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