Burner Operator 1

reliance•Salt Lake City, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 practical knowledge of the nature and operations and the materials, facilities and methods employed by Reliance companies in metals processing and distribution.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma/GED preferred.
Warehousing and material handling experience preferred.
Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting burner machines preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing advanced production activities on a 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 compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.