CNC Plasma Operator

STS Technical Services is hiring a CNC Plasma Operator in West Point, Mississippi. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of CNC plasma cutting equipment to produce precision metal components in accordance with engineering drawings, work orders and quality specifications.

If you have hands-on CNC plasma cutting experience, understand production drawings and know how to work safely in a manufacturing shop environment, we want to hear from you.

The CNC Plasma Cutting Table Operator is responsible for operating computer-numerically controlled plasma cutting equipment to support production throughput, dimensional accuracy and material utilization while following all safety and quality management system requirements.

• Set up and operate CNC plasma cutting table per daily work orders and router packages
• Load and interpret CNC programs, including G-code and machine-native formats
• Make minor program edits as authorized
• Select and install correct consumables, including tips, electrodes, shields and swirl rings, per material type and thickness
• Set plasma parameters including amperage, cut speed, pierce delay and gas pressures
• Nest parts efficiently using CAM/nesting software to maximize material yield and minimize scrap
• Perform test cuts and verify dimensional accuracy prior to full production runs

• Perform in-process inspection using calipers, squares and tape measures to verify part dimensions
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts and cut-to-size specifications
• Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming material
• Initiate NCR documentation as required
• Maintain first-article documentation and traveler sign-offs per QMS procedures
• Monitor cut quality indicators, including dross, bevel angle, kerf width and surface condition
• Stage raw material, including plate, sheet and structural material, at the machine using overhead crane, forklift or manual handling
• Verify material certifications and heat/lot traceability prior to cutting
• Handle, label and store finished cut parts to prevent damage and maintain part identity
• Return and properly store remnant material
• Update material inventory as applicable

• Perform daily pre-shift inspections, including water table level, rail cleanliness, Z-axis calibration and consumable condition
• Clean slag, spatter and water table debris per scheduled PM intervals
• Lubricate drive components and check drive system alignment per OEM maintenance schedule
• Log machine downtime, consumable usage and maintenance actions in the maintenance log
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards

• Follow all lockout/tagout procedures before performing any maintenance or consumable change
• Wear required PPE, including safety glasses, face shield, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear and flame-resistant clothing
• Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and fume extraction during cutting operations
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents immediately to supervision

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical or vocational training in welding, machining or fabrication preferred
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of hands-on CNC plasma cutting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and material certifications
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals and measurement conversions
• Proficiency with common hand measuring tools, including calipers, tape measure and combination square
• Ability to safely operate overhead crane and/or forklift
• Crane or forklift certification preferred or obtainable

• Experience with nesting software such as Hypertherm Pro…