CNC (Plasma Table) Operator - Evening Shift

Valmont Industries • El Dorado, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNC/Plasma Table Operator is an Individual Contributor responsible for the setup and operation of various pieces of CNC equipment, including a Plasma Drill and Plasma Table, to drill and/or cut predetermined sizes of steel sheets and/or holes and patterns into steel plates. The employee has a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

• 1 year of previous experience in a heavy manufacturing setting
• The ability to calculate simple mathematics and interpret shop drawings
• The ability to operate overhead cranes
• The ability to read a tape measure
• The ability to recognize and solve practical problems or issues
• The ability to work in a team environment with a diverse group of people
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to meet production, safety, and quality standards in a high-paced working environment
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with most frequent lift up to 20 pounds
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow facility safety regulations
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 year previous experience setting up and running CNC machinery
• 1 year of previous experience with overhead crane operations
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• Must have a high awareness for safety at all times
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Program the automatic operation of the plasma drill and/or table and verify dimensions from shop drawings
• Observe operation and periodically verify conformance of machined work to process sheet, specifications and blueprint data
• Maintain the cleanliness of work area including all equipment and machinery
• Use overhead crane to load/unload machinery
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work both in a non-temperature controlled environment and outdoors
• Setup, operate, and perform general maintenance of equipment without difficulty
• Make mathematical calculations in preparing product or setting up the machinery
• Read and decipher blueprints and flat sheets without assistance
• Maintain a safe and productive work environment producing a quality product which is shipped complete and on time to satisfy the needs of the customer

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

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