Plasma Table Operator Night Shift

Mueller Environmental Designs, Inc.; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Environmental Designs, Inc. is seeking a skilled plasma burn table operator to set up and run a Kinetic table, cutting structural steel for heavy vessel fabrication. You will read fabrication drawings, program the machine, and ensure correct material; you will also train others and report to the Shop Manager.

The role requires knowledge of steel materials, tape measurements, and forklift operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency in a high-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings.
• Experience setting up Kinetic programming.
• Knowledge of steel materials.
• Ability to read tape measurements for dimensions.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Uphold Mueller Environmental Designs Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Read fabrication drawings and interpret instructions to set up cutting table program.
• Load program into the Kinetic computer.
• Identify raw material by job number and stage materials for cutting.
• Ensure materials from multiple jobs are used for the correct job number.
• Layout and burn/cut structural steel and guide the Kinetic machine according to the program.
• Identify and organize cut materials by job number for transfer to fabrication stations.
• Manage multiple jobs and prioritize based on production deadlines and Shop Manager directions.
• Maintain a count of plate material by job to ensure adequate stock.
• Use a cutting torch to remove excess material and prepare for discard.
• Safely use cranes to transfer materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read fabrication drawings

Kinetic programming

Forklift operation

Measuring with tape

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kinetic plasma system

Cranes

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Sets up and operates Plasma Burn Table (Kinetic or similar) machine to cut or perform other machining operations on steel in the manufacture of parts for fabrication of heavy vessels. Determines operation sequence, selects and adjusts machine to perform proper cutting/burning of plate. Trains and inspects work of other shop personnel in the correct operation of burn table processes. You will report directly to the Shop Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Read fabrication drawings and interprets drawing instructions to set up computer program for the cutting table
• Loads program into the Kinetic computer
• Identifies raw material by job number, and stages materials to be cut
• Ensures materials from multiple jobs in storage are used for the correct job number
• Layout and burn/cut structural steel; guide the Kinetic machine to ensure proper operation and cut according to program
• Identify and organize cut materials according to job number; stages cut materials for transfer to fabrication stations
• Efficiently works multiple jobs, prioritizes each according to production deadlines, and transitions from one job to another based on production demands or direction from the Shop Manager
• Maintains a count of plate material by job to ensure enough plate material is on site and available for upcoming jobs
• Uses a cutting torch to cut away excess material for discarding
• Safely uses cranes to transfer materials
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
• Experience and ability to use a computer to set up Kinetic programming
• Knowledge of different types of steel materials
• Ability to use a measuring tape and accurately measure material dimensions according to fabrication drawings and program settings for table
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Be able to uphold Mueller Environmental Designs Core Values

Physical requirements:

The ability to lift 50 lbs. Work in a high pace manufacturing environment. Have the ability to multitask by sharing space with interruptions from others. Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and push and pull equipment. Ability to move heavy materials and equipment. Crouches, kneels, stoops, reaches, and turns over 75% of shift. Overtime may be required to meet tight deadlines.