Year Round Burners Metal Recycling Site

Day Shift, Monday – Friday, Pay Based on Experience, Minimum $19/hour.

Conserv It, Inc., the Tri-State’s leader in ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal recycling is seeking Burners at it’s Hagerstown, MD location.

With over 100 employees/owners throughout it’s three locations, Conserv It is 100% employee owned.
We offer competitive wages and great benefits including medical insurance, vacation and sick pay, uniforms, laundry service, bonus opportunities, Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

SUMMARY:

The Burner/Torch Cutter position is responsible for reducing the size of large metal pieces by using appropriate tools to cut them into smaller, more manageable sizes for processing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition, must be able to satisfactorily pass a respiratory fit test. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Education and/ or
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), five to eight years related experience, and/or training, or equivalent combination or education and experience required. Minimum 2-3 years experience in fabrication; tools, burning, required. Knowledge of industrial safety (OSHA and EPA regulations.) Previous recycling or metals experience a plus.
• Language and Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, write and interpret in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Valid Driver’s License required.
• Physical Demands: “Heavy”:
  Exerting up to 100lbs of force occasionally, or up to 50lbs of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Standing or walking required often. Stooping and bending required occasionally. Must be able to see, listen and respond to dangerous situations.
• Work Environment:
  Usually working outdoors with occasional work indoors or working in various weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses a cutting torch (gas or oxygen) or a plasma cutter to cut over-sized pieces of scrap metal into the designated size and shape for processing:
  Heavy Steel commodities needing cut include structural steel, heavy plate, random rail, heavy equipment, and heavy trucks.
• Inspects equipment before, during and after shift to ensure that all tools and equipment are operating properly.
• Maintains a safe work environment by ensuring work areas are clean and clear of any debris or hazardous conditions. Assist in the regular clean-up of the work area.
• Alerts manager to any issues with equipment.
• Provides backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
• Adheres to all safety policies and standards. Wears proper safety equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or designated manager.

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Serving the tri-state area including: Hagerstown, MD / New Bloomfield, PA / Martinsburg, WV