Plasma Machine Operator

Position Summary

Operate plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal to specified dimensions by interpreting blueprints and physical layout. Also responsible for maintaining steel inventory.

• Positions 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.

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

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to operate power hand tools such as pneumatic grinders.
• Understanding of basic measuring devices.
• Good understanding of basic machine operations and safety awareness.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all personnel.

• Previous experience working on plasma cutting systems is desired.
• Previous experience operating press brakes to bend steel up to ¼” thick preferred.
• Experience operating a fork truck and overhead cranes is beneficial.

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Capable of standing for long periods of time and be able to bend, stoop, kneel and occasionally climb ladders.
• Ability to use both hands to lift, feel and position metal sheets and plates.
• Ability to wear PPE including safety glasses, hand, foot and hearing protection for extended time periods.