Burn Table Operator - Night Shift

North Shore Steel•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

North Shore Steel is hiring a Burn Table Operator to transform raw steel plate into accurately cut components for customer projects. The operator uses CNC plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems to produce parts that meet customer specifications while supporting production schedules and maintaining standards for accuracy, efficiency, quality, and safety. The role is based in East Houston and works a night shift from 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends required. The operator reviews work orders, drawings, and nesting layouts; verifies material information; monitors cutting; inspects and organizes finished parts; and maintains identification and traceability. The position also includes daily equipment inspections, basic preventive maintenance, monitoring consumables, minor troubleshooting, maintaining a safe and organized work area, and coordinating material movement with crane operators and production personnel. The operator participates in safety, training, and continuous-improvement activities and may assist with cross-training or training new team members. The work takes place in an industrial and warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must complete applicable pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and a post-offer physical assessment for designated positions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience operating CNC plasma metal processing equipment.
Ability to read and interpret production drawings and work orders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Basic computer skills and ability to work with CNC production systems.
Ability to safely work around overhead cranes, moving material, and manufacturing equipment.
Ability to perform the physical requirements described for the role, including standing and walking for extended periods and frequently bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and positioning materials or equipment.
Ability to identify workplace hazards, read and record measurements, inspect materials, and respond appropriately to verbal instructions, alarms, warning signals, and hand signals.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and a post-offer physical assessment for designated positions.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Kinetic, Burny, Hypertherm, or similar CNC cutting systems.
Experience processing structural steel plate or heavy industrial materials.
Experience using overhead cranes and material-handling equipment.
Familiarity with plate processing, fabrication, or steel service center operations.

Responsibilities

Operate the CNC Plasma Burn Table according to production schedules and work instructions.
Review work orders, drawings, and nesting layouts before processing material.
Verify material grade, dimensions, and heat information against production requirements.
Monitor cutting operations for quality, efficiency, and safe operation.
Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.
Separate, identify, and organize completed parts for downstream processing.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
Verify cut quality, edge condition, hole accuracy, and dimensional compliance.
Identify potential production issues before material is processed and promptly report quality concerns, equipment issues, or drawing discrepancies to supervision.
Maintain accurate part identification and traceability throughout production.
Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventive maintenance tasks.
Monitor consumables and notify supervision when replacement parts or supplies are needed.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and assist with troubleshooting minor operational issues.
Coordinate material movement with crane operators and other production personnel.
Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Support cross-training and assist in training new team members when requested.
Communicate with supervisors, schedulers, crane operators, and production personnel to maintain workflow.
Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently as part of assigned duties.
Wear required personal protective equipment throughout the shift.