Machine Operator B - Plasma Robot

EADS COOLING SOLUTIONS LLC•Catoosa, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate and monitor a CNC robotic plasma cutting system (e.g., Lincoln Electric PythonX, Peddinghaus 1100) to process structural steel components — beams, channels, angles, tube, and plate — according to production drawings and cut files. This role is responsible for machine setup, material handling, in-process quality checks, and routine operator-level maintenance to keep throughput on schedule.

Requirements

1+ years in a fabrication, CNC, or machine operation environment (structural steel preferred)
Ability to read structural drawings/blueprints and basic GD&T
Basic computer literacy; comfort with touchscreen HMI and CNC software navigation
Strong attention to detail and dimensional accuracy
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for full shift, and work around overhead crane operations

Nice To Haves

Forklift/crane-assisted material handling experience a plus
Prior experience on a robotic/CNC plasma system (PythonX, Peddinghaus, Voortman, etc.) preferred
Familiarity with AWS D1.1 or structural fabrication tolerances preferred
Basic troubleshooting of plasma consumables and torch alignment preferred

Responsibilities

Load, measure, and align raw material (beams, plate, tube) on infeed conveyors per part specifications
Import and verify part/cut files in machine software (e.g., VersaFab, FullCircle CNC) against job drawings
Launch and monitor automated cutting cycles; intervene on faults, torch issues, or material jams
Perform first-piece and in-process inspections (dimensions, bevel angles, hole locations) using tape measure, square, and calipers; document per FPY/inspection procedures
Mark, sort, and stage finished parts for downstream fitting/welding
Perform daily operator maintenance: consumable changes (electrodes, nozzles, shield caps), dust collector checks, torch height sensor calibration
Report material defects, machine alarms, or quality issues to supervisor/maintenance promptly
Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with shop JSAs (material handling, crane/rigging where applicable)
Track production counts and downtime for shift reporting