Plasma cutter Operator

Industry: Heavy Structural Steel / Fabrication

Shift: Straight Days

Our client is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabricator / Burn Table Operator with a strong background in heavy plate fabrication and steel burning.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience operating plasma and oxy-fuel/gas plate burning equipment
, working from blueprints, and preparing structural steel components for fabrication and welding.

• Operate CNC and/or manual burn tables
• Perform plasma cutting and oxy-fuel/gas plate burning
• Cut heavy steel plate to required dimensions and specifications
• Set up cutting parameters based on plate thickness and material
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists
• Perform layout and measurements accurately
• Identify material grades, thicknesses, and cutting requirements
• Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and cut quality
• Grind, clean, and prepare burned parts for fabrication
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on burning equipment
• Operate overhead cranes and material-handling equipment
• Safely load and unload heavy plate
• Work closely with fitters, welders, and fabrication teams
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards

• Minimum 5 years of structural steel fabrication or plate-burning experience
• Strong experience operating plasma cutting equipment
• Strong experience with oxy-fuel / gas plate burning
• Experience working with heavy structural steel plate
• Burn table operating experience
• Ability to read and interpret structural fabrication drawings
• Strong measuring and layout skills
• Comfortable using grinders, torches, and fabrication tools
• Experience operating overhead cranes
• Strong understanding of shop safety and heavy material handling