Plasma Table Operator 3rd Shift (Fort Wayne, IN)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Plasma Burn Table Operator to set up and run the burntable, load heavy steel plates, download programs, and execute first pieces according to blueprints.

You will monitor heat, adjust torch parameters, unload parts with cranes, perform first-piece inspections, and maintain logs. A high school diploma and CNC experience are required. This is a full-time, non-management role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Blueprint knowledge preferred.
• 3–6 months CNC machine operation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up machine by loading large heavy plates using overhead crane and downloading program.
• Operate burn table, monitor cutting, and adjust heat and pierce rate.
• Unload parts with crane or magnets and inspect first-piece and in-process dimensions.
• Perform routine cleaning, coolant checks, and minor preventative maintenance.
• Complete maintenance logs and document inspections per blueprint specifications.

Skills

Blueprint knowledge

Math skills

Language skills

Reasoning skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CNC machine operation

Job description

Summary :Sets up and operates plasma cutting burntable to cut heavy gage metal .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Sets up machine by retrieving and loading large heavy plates of steel using overhead crane, downloading program, entering parameters of job, selecting type of cut, and cutting first piece. Programs standard shapes.

Operates burn table by monitoring cutting and adjusting heat in torches, pre-heat times, and pierce rate.

Unloads skeleton and parts using overhead crane, jib crane and/or magnets.

Cleans and scrapes parts and cuts up scrap.

Performs first-piece and in-process inspection by checking material thickness and dimensions of part per blueprint using calipers, tape measure and calculator. Inspects parts according to C=O chart. Completes inspection form.

Cleans burn table and performs minor preventative maintenance such as checking coolant levels and gases and changing or adjusting them as needed. Changes oxyfuel tips.

Completes Plasma Table maintenance log.

Supervisory Duties

None.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED. 1-2 years related experience and/or training. Blueprint knowledge preferred. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Three to six months CNC machine operation experience in manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

Language Skills :

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to other employees of the organization.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made t o enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position