Vessel Fabrication Operator: Plate Rolling & CNC Cutting

Forum Energy Services, Inc.; Guthrie (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Energy Services, Inc. seeks an experienced vessel fabrication specialist to safely prepare materials, form carbon steel plates, and fabricate tanks and related weldments.

You will operate plate rolls, CNC plasma tables, and multiple cutting and lifting machines while maintaining quality and adhering to safety standards. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision measuring tools, and working as part of a team in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing, fabrication, or vessel production.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and use precision measuring tools.
• Experience with plate rolls, plasma tables, overhead cranes, oxy-fuel cutting, band saws, or beveling machines.
• Strong understanding of rigging, material handling, and shop safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform work safely and report unsafe conditions.
• Operate plate rolls to form carbon steel into cylindrical/conical shapes.
• Operate CNC plasma cutting tables per drawings and requirements.
• Use oxy-fuel torches for cutting and material prep.
• Move plates and assemblies with overhead cranes and rigging equipment.
• Cut raw materials with band saws and bevel joints per drawings.
• Read blueprints, verify dimensions, and inspect finished work.

Skills

Fabrication knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Rigging and material handling

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

Quality inspection

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Plate rolls

CNC plasma tables

Oxy-fuel cutting

Overhead cranes

Band saws

Beveling machines

Measuring instruments

Job description

Forum Energy Services, Inc. seeks an experienced vessel fabrication specialist to safely prepare materials, form carbon steel plates, and fabricate tanks and related weldments.

You will operate plate rolls, CNC plasma tables, and multiple cutting and lifting machines while maintaining quality and adhering to safety standards. The role requires reading blueprints, using precision measuring tools, and working as part of a team in a safety-sensitive environment.