Burner Operator -2nd Shift

Kloeckner Metals - Americas•Brandenburg, KY

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. The role involves reviewing work orders, planning order placement on the table, handling materials, setting up the torch, programming the CNC computer, processing and packaging finished parts, and cleaning the work area. The posting identifies the role as “2nd Shift” in the title, but lists 1st shift hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; it also requires availability for assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice.

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 orders to plan order placements on the table; group orders by thickness and prioritize according to supervisor instructions, second runs, customer will calls, or other requirements.
Locate materials on the floor or in staging areas and use appropriate material-handling equipment, including chains with plate hooks, plate dogs, magnets, or spreader bars; place dunnage on the table as required.
Select the 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.
After cleaning, place 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 tasks as assigned 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