Burner Operator -2nd Shift

Kloeckner • Brandenburg, KY

3d

About The Position

The Burner Operator ensures that quality products are produced safely and efficiently by setting up and operating burner systems and performing basic programming tasks. This position is on the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

The operator reviews work orders and related paperwork, plans order placement on the table, groups orders by thickness, and prioritizes work according to supervisor instructions and other requirements. The role includes locating and handling materials with appropriate equipment, setting up the burner torch with suitable tips, programming the CNC computer, and cleaning and processing cut parts for packaging and staging. The operator also maintains a clean work area and performs other tasks as assigned to support production efficiency and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice.
• Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
• Demonstrated reliable work history.
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on precision and quality in inspection tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret paperwork and work order documents to plan order placement on the table.
• Group orders by thickness and prioritize them based on supervisor instructions, second runs, customer will calls, or other requirements.
• Locate materials on the production floor or in staging areas.
• Select and use appropriate material-handling equipment, including chains with plate hooks, plate dogs, magnets, or spreader bars.
• Place dunnage on the table as required.
• Choose appropriate burner torch tips based on material type and desired cutting edges.
• Program the CNC computer according to work order instructions.
• Clean scrap slag from finished parts as they are cut and stack parts on a skid or place them in a 3-yard hopper for transport to the tumbler slag-cleaning machine.
• Place cleaned parts on a skid for packaging.
• Follow customer unloading requirements, shrink-wrap as needed, band materials with steel banding, and label skids with order numbers, customer names, and PO numbers when required.
• Remove scrap from the table and place it in the dumpster.
• Move finished orders to the staging area as needed.
• Perform other assigned tasks to support production efficiency and safety.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness stipend
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Financial adoption assistance
• Adoption and fertility navigation support
• Referral program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED