Sheet Metal Plasma Cutting Technician

Gibson Abrasive Equipment; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibson Abrasive Equipment in Fishers, IN seeks an Plasma Cutting Operator to set up and run plasma cutting machines for sheet metal according to blueprints, and to maintain steel inventory.

You will read blueprints, select electrodes and gas pressures, adjust amperage, operate grinders, and ensure burr removal. This is a physically demanding, safety‑conscious role on site.

Join a hands-on manufacturing team with opportunities to work with standard shop equipment and forklifts.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent is required; trade school with mechanical training is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Position work piece onto table or into fixture.
• Selects carbon or metal-coated carbon electrode, gas nozzle, electric current, and gas pressure, according to thickness and type of metal, data on charts, or record of previous runs.
• Inserts electrode and gas nozzle into holder and connects hose from holder to compressed gas supply
• Selects proper amperage using computer database.
• Remove parts from plasma table, discard skeleton of sheet and grind all parts to remove burrs.

Skills

read blueprints

operate power hand tools

measuring devices

machine operation

safety awareness

follow instructions

detail oriented

communication

Education

High school or equivalent

Trade school with mechanical training

Tools

Plasma cutting system

Fork truck

Overhead cranes

Pneumatic grinders

Job description

Gibson Abrasive Equipment in Fishers, IN seeks an Plasma Cutting Operator to set up and run plasma cutting machines for sheet metal according to blueprints, and to maintain steel inventory.

You will read blueprints, select electrodes and gas pressures, adjust amperage, operate grinders, and ensure burr removal. This is a physically demanding, safety‑conscious role on site.

Join a hands-on manufacturing team with opportunities to work with standard shop equipment and forklifts.