Burn Table Operator

Bigger, Better, Broadwind!

How big is the project and how thick is the steel? We build things most companies can't even move!

Broadwind Energy has an opening in our Abilene plant for a Burn Table Operator. This position is on our B Shift - 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Friday. This shift also come with a $2/hr shift differential. Interested? Keep reading.

In this role you will be responsible for burning plate and parts in a safe and efficient manner, utilizing both burn table equipment and burn table work instructions in addition to beveling plate to customer specifications using knowledge of metal fabrication and engineering requirements.

• Burn plate programs and miscellaneous jobs out of various materials
• Create programs in Shape Manager
• Bevel plate, cut thick plate and set up O2 on burn tables
• Cut scrap with O2/Fuel hand torch
• Clean and de-burr plate
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspect equipment and report issues
• Operate overhead crane
• Complete daily inspection of rigging equipment
• Complete CRLW log and record job and section as required
• Complete all other duties as assigned

Qualifications we look for:

High School Diploma

• Two years of welding experience or, completion of an accredited 2-year welder's training program
• Knowledge of materials, production processes, quality, raw materials and other techniques, methods and tools involved in the process of fabricating steel support structures.
• Ability to efficiently and independently use the plasma and O2/fuel burn tables, beveling equipment, hand torch, hand grinder, hand scraper, sledge hammer, pneumatic hammer, tape measure and caliper to perform tasks associated with position.
• Able to locate and reference all work instructions pertaining to current job or project.
• Sense of urgency and accountability.
• Able to be forklift and crane certified.
• Vision certified Jaeger #2 and pass VT written test.
• We complete drug screening prior to hire and conduct random drug tests.
• We have expectations around attendance, tardiness and quality of work