Profile Burner​/Lumsden Grinder Operator

Position: Profile Burner / Lumsden Grinder Operator
About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Profile Burner / Lumsden Grinder Operator to join our busy fabrication workshop. The successful candidate will be responsible for cutting and grinding steel plate components to precise engineering specifications.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong fabrication experience and a solid understanding of heavy steel processing.

Key Responsibilities

* Set up and operate oxy-fuel and/or plasma profile burning machines (CNC or manual)

* Cut steel plate to engineering drawings and required tolerances

* Operate Lumsden (rotary surface) grinding machines

* Grind components to specified thickness and flatness

* Carry out dimensional checks using measuring equipment

* Maintain machinery and change consumables as required

* Follow all health & safety procedures

Requirements

* Proven experience in profile burning and Lumsden grinding

* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

* Experience working with thick carbon steel plate

* Good understanding of tolerances and surface finishes

* Strong attention to detail

* Overhead crane experience (preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

* Competitive salary (DOE)

* Overtime opportunities

* Stable, long-term position

* Supportive workshop environment

* PPE provided

If you are an experienced operator looking for a secure role within a growing company, we would like to hear from you