Burn Plasma/Laser Programmer Lead
Listed on 2026-02-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production, Industrial Maintenance
Overview
Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.
Brief Description
Operates the burn table using blueprints, drawings, etc. to cut various parts. Sets up and operates flame, plasma, or laser burning (cutting) machines to cut metal of various sizes and thicknesses into required patterns – sometimes to very close tolerances. May use NC/CNC technology or sketches to establish with limited direction. Inspects parts to ensure that specified tolerances and dimensions are met.
Job family:
Manufacturing
Business area:
Environment & Energy
Contract location:
Ruston, LA, US
Working location:
Ruston
Location type:
Office Location / Office-based
Contract type:
Permanent
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Key Responsibilities- Examine detailed drawings, blueprints, bill of materials, etc. to establish material and equipment requirements
- Set up burn table to cut proper part, using metalworking machines and equipment
- Program and operate burn table, reporting any variations needed to the program
- Use forklift and cranes to load and unload sheet metal and metal parts to/from the burn table
- Use hand and/or power tools to deburr parts
- Manufacture products/parts that are high quality, within tolerances, and as required
- Instruct and train all levels of operators
- Coordinate with other department leads/supervisors on the prioritization of workflow throughout the department
- Assist Production Manager with budget for department
- Lead by example and motivate the operator team to complete projects on-time
- Contribute feedback to and sit in on performance reviews with Production Manager
- Maintain and perform maintenance on burn table as required
- Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1
ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a positive work environment - Other duties as assigned
#1
ANDRITZway Core Behaviors
- Customer Focus
- Ownership for Performance
- Shared Commitment
- Openness
- High school diploma/GED
- 5+ years of experience in burn plasma/laser operation and programming
- Full understanding of burn plasma & laser equipment and operational requirements
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and bill of materials to manufacture products/parts
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD
- Prior leadership experience
- Proven ability to maintain strict tolerances of manufactured parts
- Strong mathematical ability to calculate material needs
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good communication and organizational skills with a willingness to work with others; ability to interact professionally and positively with all levels of personnel in the company
- Good understanding and background of production and manufacturing in a sheet metal facility
- Demonstrate qualities that support a safe working environment
- Forklift certification required
- Majority of work is performed in a warehouse and manufacturing shop environment; exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, forklifts, and electricity in the manufacturing areas; noise level is usually moderate to high
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; must have ability to use close vision, peripheral vision, and adjust focus; required to stand for long periods of time, bend, stoop, crouch, walk, use hands and arms to reach for objects, carry, climb, balance, speak, hear, and work at heights using ladders or manlifts
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