Heavy Burner Machine Operator

Metals USA•Seekonk, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a Heavy Burner Machine Operator in Seekonk, MA. Metals USA is a solid, growth oriented, carbon-steel (plate, beam, tube) distribution center servicing the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace and fabrication industries.

Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent
Basic reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety and policy manuals)
Basic measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper or micrometer
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows software (for loading up design to be burned)
Minimum two (2) years' experience in operating burning machine
Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
Valid OSHA Forklift License/Certification
Valid Overhead Crane License/Certification

Responsibilities

Reviews CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications.
Coordinates and executes material handling to be processed including operation of overhead crane.
Chooses correct material for the job according to work order. Inspects plates for thickness, length, width, heat number, grade specification and color code.
Sets up machine, selects proper burning tip, sets gas flow and machine feed rates, location of cutting, lines dimensions, tolerances, operational sequences and uses gauges, calipers, squares, rulers for measurement.
Sets up and aligns specified material or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, shims or hand tools.
Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections.
Diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments and removes scrap from machine.
Stacks, bands and palletizes finished products for shipment to customers.
Performs the duties of a warehouse worker to include operate a forklift and overhead crane.
Performs all the duties of a light burner, and must burn plate > (greater or equal to) six inches of plate.
Regular and predictable attendance is required to perform the duties of a plasma /oxy light burner in a production plant.
Complies with company and OSHA safety policies and safe work practices.
Adheres to Reliance Steel and Aluminum's Code of Conduct as well as customer confidentiality requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.