Burner Operator 1

This job is located in Reliance burn department which includes a position performing work metals processing and distribution. Work includes specialized equipment operation and/or supporting functions and requires a practial knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance companies in metals processing and distribution.

: Responsible for performing advanced production activites on variety of burning machines.

: Reviews blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.

: Chooses correct material for the job according to the work order.

: Sets up machine track, selects proper burning tip, sets gas flow and machine feed rates.

: Determines processing specifications such as materials, forms, sizes, surface conditions, material defects dimensions tolerances and operational sequences.

: Positions work pieces for processing (may operate a combination of different machines).

: Operates burner machines during processing as required based on workload or business needs

: Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth, and feed rates.

: Measures and examines pieces using precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, scales, and squares to ensure conformance to specifications.

: Performs quality control inspections on finished product.

: Cleans equipment according to designated maintenance procedures.

: Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.

: Coordinates and executes material handling to be processed including operation of overhead crane.

: Completes work order paperwork/documentation.

: Restocks material

: May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing.

: May mark material after processing and store material for additional processing and/or shipping.

: Responsible for adhering to/ensuring complicance with applicable safety and quality standards.

: High School diploma/GED preferred.

: Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.

: Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting burner machines preferred.

: Ability to show adequate manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination required.

: Ability to reach and comprehend written instructions as applied to work situations required.

: Basic measurements skills, including taking, converting, and or using measurements of length, width, height and weight to perform basic math computations correctly required.

: Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions required.

: Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.

: Ability to make sound decisions based on a combination of factors including knowledge, experience and judgment required.