CNC Plasma Operator

JOB OVERVIEW:**

- Candidate will be assigned to operate and set up conventional or numerical control (NC) machines to fabricate parts, applying knowledge of shop math, machinability of materials and drawings.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES / SKILLS / RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Read blue prints and determine measurements to the 16th

- Ability to run overhead crane and safely operate machines

- Know weight of cut part and determine weight of raw material components in order to transition material in a safe manner

- Basic computer knowledge of Window type operating system

- Perform daily operational checks and perform cleanup at beginning and end of shifts

- Make minor adjustments to programs

- Ability to meet production schedule

- Download programs via disc, flash drive or direct connect

- Perform cuts and required nesting as defined by production

- Knowledge of MDI and shape library

- Accurate completion of production and Quality Control sheets

- Accurate completion of work order based on production schedule

- Ability to read operator's book and make appropriate parts correctly

- Change all parts in torch head

- Record progress in job book

- Ensure all workers are properly trained and adhering to safety specifications

- Troubleshoot Plasma to Operators level

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- **Plasma Operator I**

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- Above Essential Duties

- Ability to confirm dimension of X -- plates and to locate material according to engineering logistics

- Ability to stage and control movement of material flow in shop

- Ability to program machine to engineering specifications

- Extensive knowledge of operator's manual

- Prepare recommendations to modify processes to improve productivity and quality

- Demonstrate leaderships skills by leading and managing a work-cell operation

- Demonstrated Knowledge with Plasma experience at Heartland Fabrication

**WORK CONDITIONS:**

- Environment is that of a heavy industrial worksite

- Outdoor elements are a factor

- Exposure to air particles, such as dust, chemical (paint, oil, gas, diesel fumes) and weld smoke

- Exposure to loud, penetrating noises in some work areas

- Proper personal protective equipment is required at all times, such as, steel toed or metatarsal boots, ear plugs/ear muffs, safety glasses, pants, hard hats and possible respirator use

**EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRMENTS:**

- High school diploma or GED equivalent

- Ability to read, comprehend and write English at an advanced level

- Advanced blueprint reading and problem solving skills required

- Intermediate math skills (fraction/ decimal calculations)

- Previous work experience in a heavy industrial or construction environment is preferred; however, it is not a requirement

- Knowledge of various types of construction and or heavy equipment operation preferred