Heavy Burner Machine Operator

Metals USA•Seekonk, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metals USA is seeking a Heavy Burner Machine Operator for its carbon-steel distribution center in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The center serves the defense, commercial, construction, aerospace, and fabrication industries. The operator reviews drawings and work orders, selects and inspects material, sets up and operates burning equipment, and ensures finished products meet specifications. The role also includes material handling and warehouse work, including operation of an overhead crane and forklift. The operator performs light-burner duties and must be able to burn plate at least six inches thick. Regular and predictable attendance is required in a production-plant environment. The position requires compliance with company and OSHA safety policies, safe work practices, the Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct, and customer confidentiality requirements. Other related duties may be assigned. 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-order instructions, safety materials, and policy manuals.
Basic measuring skills, including reading English and metric systems and using a tape measure, caliper, or micrometer.
Basic arithmetic skills to calculate and convert 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 dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination.
Visual acuity, with or without correction as needed, to determine material specifications.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 51–100 pounds with assistance.
Ability to perform physical activities for more than 66% of the time, including standing, walking, sitting, handling or fingering, reaching outward and above the shoulder, climbing, squatting or kneeling, and bending.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, a hard hat with chin strap, protective eyewear, hand protection, and arm guards or sleeves; use hearing protection when required by the hearing conservation program.

Responsibilities

Review CAD drawings, work orders, tooling instructions, and other written specifications.
Coordinate and execute material handling for processing, including operating an overhead crane.
Select the correct material for each job according to the work order.
Inspect plates for thickness, length, width, heat number, grade specification, and color code.
Set up the machine; select the proper burning tip; set gas flow and machine feed rates; and determine cutting locations, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences.
Use gauges, calipers, squares, and rulers for measurement.
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 to customers.
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, the Reliance Steel and Aluminum Code of Conduct, and customer confidentiality requirements.
Perform other related duties as assigned.