Structural Steel Torch Cutter Operator

Express Employment Professionals; Fairfield (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in the Birmingham area is seeking an experienced Torch Burner / Steel Cutter to join our construction partner team. You will cut and prepare structural steel and other metal materials using industrial cutting equipment.

Responsibilities include operating oxy-fuel torches, cutting structural steel, measuring and marking, and safely handling grinders and hand tools. This full-time role requires outdoor work, lifting heavy materials, and strict safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience using a cutting torch
• Experience cutting structural steel or heavy metal
• Construction or industrial background preferred
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Able to lift heavy materials and perform physically demanding work
• Strong attention to safety

Responsibilities

• Operate oxy-fuel cutting torches to cut steel and other metal materials
• Cut structural steel, beams, pipes, plates, and other materials as needed
• Measure and mark materials before cutting
• Operate grinders and other hand and power tools
• Assist with steel removal and construction-related projects
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Inspect and properly maintain cutting equipment
• Follow all company and job-site safety procedures
• Perform other general labor duties as assigned

Skills

Tape measure reading

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Heavy lifting

Tools

Oxy-acetylene torch

Grinders

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in the Birmingham area is seeking an experienced Torch Burner / Steel Cutter to join our construction partner team. You will cut and prepare structural steel and other metal materials using industrial cutting equipment.

Responsibilities include operating oxy-fuel torches, cutting structural steel, measuring and marking, and safely handling grinders and hand tools. This full-time role requires outdoor work, lifting heavy materials, and strict safety adherence.