Heavy Burner Machine Operator

Metals USA•Seekonk, MA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a Heavy Burner Machine Operator in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Metals USA is a growth-oriented carbon-steel distribution center serving the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace, and fabrication industries. The operator processes plate material using burning machinery, follows drawings and work orders, performs material handling and quality inspections, and prepares finished products for shipment. The role also includes warehouse duties such as operating a forklift and overhead crane. The operator must perform light-burner duties and burn plate at least six inches thick. Regular and predictable attendance, compliance with safety policies and practices, and adherence to the company’s Code of Conduct and customer confidentiality requirements are expected. The position requires wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and working in industrial warehouse conditions that may include temperature changes, noise, vibration, oils, dust, fumes, and metallic particles. Metals USA offers a competitive starting hourly rate of $27.95, benefits, upward mobility, and professional growth.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic English reading and writing comprehension to read work orders, safety materials, and policy manuals.
Basic measurement skills using English and metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, or micrometer.
Basic arithmetic skills, including calculating and converting decimals and fractions.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software for loading designs to be burned.
At least two years of experience operating a burning machine.
Experience operating an overhead crane and forklift.
Valid OSHA forklift license or certification.
Valid overhead crane license or certification.
Demonstrated manual and finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Visual acuity, with or without correction, to determine required material specifications.
Wear the required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Review CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions, and other written specifications.
Coordinate and execute material handling, including operation of an overhead crane.
Select material according to the work order and inspect plates for thickness, dimensions, heat number, grade specification, and color code.
Set up the machine, select the appropriate burning tip, set gas flow and feed rates, determine cutting locations and dimensions, and use measuring tools to verify tolerances and operational sequences.
Set up and align material or fixtures in the machine bed using gauges, templates, shims, or hand tools.
Perform quality control inspections on finished products and, at ISO-certified locations, perform in-process quality inspections.
Diagnose problems, make necessary adjustments, and remove scrap from the machine.
Stack, band, and palletize finished products for shipment.
Perform warehouse-worker duties, including operating a forklift and overhead crane.
Perform all light-burner duties and burn plate at least six inches thick.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Comply with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
Adhere to Reliance Steel and Aluminum’s Code of Conduct and customer confidentiality requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.