Burner: Oxy-Fuel / Plasma Burner Operator

CHURCHILL STEEL PLATE

Burner: Oxy-Fuel / Plasma Burner Operator

Twinsburg, Ohio | $24.00–$28.00/hour based on experience

Higher compensation negotiable for qualified heavy-plate oxy-fuel burners

POSITION SUMMARY

Churchill Steel Plate is seeking an experienced CNC Oxy-Fuel & Plasma Burner/Operator for our steel plate processing operation. This hands-on position sets up and operates CNC cutting equipment to produce customer parts from carbon, alloy and abrasion-resistant steel plate across a wide range of thicknesses, sizes and configurations. Candidates should be comfortable working independently around heavy plate, overhead cranes and industrial cutting equipment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Set up and operate CNC oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment according to shop orders, drawings and cutting programs.

· Verify material grade, plate thickness, dimensions and job requirements before cutting.

· Select and adjust cutting parameters based on material, thickness and process, including gas pressures, preheat, pierce and travel conditions.

· Monitor cuts and recognize poor penetration, excessive slag, irregular kerf, poor edge quality and other cutting problems.

· Troubleshoot cut-quality issues and make appropriate torch, tip, consumable, gas or operating adjustments.

· Inspect and maintain cutting tips, torches and plasma consumables; perform routine operator-level cleaning and preventive maintenance.

· Load, position and remove plate and finished parts using overhead cranes/material-handling equipment when trained and authorized.

· Perform basic dimensional checks; properly identify and handle finished parts, usable remnants and scrap.

· Maintain cutting tables and surrounding work areas and report equipment or gas-delivery problems promptly.

· Follow established safety procedures and coordinate with supervisors, material handlers, grinders and other production personnel.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Previous experience operating CNC plasma, oxy-fuel or similar industrial plate-cutting equipment.

· Working knowledge of cutting speeds, gas pressures, torch setup, consumables and basic cut-quality troubleshooting.

· Ability to read shop orders, basic drawings, dimensions and production instructions and accurately use a tape measure.

· Ability to recognize acceptable versus unacceptable cut quality and make appropriate operating adjustments.

· Comfortable working around heavy steel plate, overhead cranes, heat, sparks, noise and dust.

· Strong attention to safety, material identification and job accuracy; dependable attendance and ability to work with limited supervision.

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

· Steel-toe safety footwear with metatarsal protection is required. Other required PPE is provided by Churchill Steel Plate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Experience operating both CNC oxy-fuel and plasma cutting equipment.

· Steel service center, plate processing, fabrication or heavy industrial experience.

· Experience with Hypertherm CNC controls/cutting systems.

· Overhead crane experience; alloy, abrasion-resistant or high-strength plate cutting experience.

· Multi-torch oxy-fuel experience and mechanical aptitude for routine cutting-system troubleshooting.

HEAVY-PLATE OXY-FUEL EXPERIENCE

Churchill Steel Plate is particularly interested in burners with demonstrated heavy-plate oxy-fuel capability. Qualified candidates should be able to independently establish and adjust cutting conditions, control preheat and piercing, select appropriate tips and gas settings, evaluate cut quality and troubleshoot thick-section oxy-fuel cutting problems.

Compensation above $28.00/hour is negotiable based on demonstrated heavy-plate experience and capability.

Join our team as a Burner: Oxy-Fuel / Plasma Burner Operator if you’re passionate about metal fabrication technology and eager to contribute your skills in a vibrant manufacturing environment. We are committed to fostering growth through excellence, innovation, and teamwork!

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Ability to Commute:

• Twinsburg, OH 44087 (Required)

Work Location: In person