CNC Plate Processing Operator (Burn Table

Position: CNC Plate Processing Operator (Burn Table)
Location: Erie

Shape What’s Next in Steel Fabrication Imagine turning raw plate into precision parts that power construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure. As a CNC Plate Processing Operator at Toledo Steel Supply, your craftsmanship and safety mindset help us deliver exceptional results—while you grow within a team that lives its values:
Service, Teamwork, going Above & Beyond, Respecting Others, and Success.

Your impact

You’ll combine technical skill with problem-solving to execute complex cuts, keep equipment running, and protect quality from setup through final inspection.

What you’ll do Operate CNC burn tables using plasma and oxy-fuel to deliver parts to print

Set up jobs to balance speed, accuracy, and material yield

Perform oxygen/gas flame cutting on plate from 1 3/8” to 10” thick

Run CNC plasma on 1/8” to 1 1/4” material

Read work orders and confirm specs before cutting; follow standard cutting practices

Identify and verify material grade using the color-coding system

Validate tolerances and cut quality using a tape measure and calipers

Troubleshoot issues and make routine adjustments to minimize downtime

Operate material handling equipment (forklift & overhead crane) safely

Document and complete pre-/post-shift preventive maintenance

Keep the cutting surface and surrounding area clean and service-ready

Collaborate with Supervisors and Shift Leads; assist with additional tasks as needed

Growth-ready profile

High school diploma or GED; bonus points for engineering or technical certificates1–3 years operating basic CNC machinery; plasma/laser/oxy experience a plus Mechanical aptitude with a commitment to quality workmanship

Confident reading a tape measure; clear, proactive communicator

Reliable, punctual, and willing to work overtime (including short-notice needs)
Environment and physical demands

Work is performed in a manufacturing shop with regular exposure to noise, chemicals, and industrial materials. You’ll stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

How we support you Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with profit sharing

Paid vacation and sick time

Team expectations

Excellent verbal communication

Positive attitude; respect for co-workers and supervisors

Self-driven, detail-oriented, and organized

Our policies

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship.

Toledo Steel Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Final note

This overview captures the core of the role. Responsibilities may be updated at any time, with or without notice, to meet operational and customer priorities.
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