Ser Ctr Oper A

Ryerson; Pikeville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryerson is hiring a Plasma Operator to set up, operate, and maintain plasma-cutting equipment. You will interpret drawings, adjust machine settings, monitor quality, and keep a safe, efficient work area. Training via apprenticeship enrollment is part of onboarding.

The role requires physical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plasma-cutting equipment or similar machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in reading and math assessments during screening.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines in a fast-paced shop.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate plasma cutting equipment to produce parts per specs.
• Interpret drawings to determine cutting requirements and dimensions.
• Adjust cutting speed, gas flow, and torch height for quality cuts.
• Monitor processes and ensure consistency and precision of pieces.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Follow safety rules and operate cranes or forklifts as needed.
• Confirm work orders and stage material for production.
• Support ongoing housekeeping and efficiency improvements.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plasma cutting ops

Interpret drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading & math assess.

Job description

Career Opportunities: Ser Ctr Oper A (3322)

Requisition ID3322-Posted10/13/2026-Operations-United States-Temp to Perm

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 Operator 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
• Operating an overhead crane, forklift, or sideloader to move material as needed
• Pulling and staging feedstock for production orders
• Work order confirmation on computer
• 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

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.