Burn Table Operator - $24.93/hr after completing training**
**Job Description**
The Burn Table Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining CNC equipment in a safe and efficient manner to meet the company's quality and production standards. This role involves operating multi-head Plasma/Oxy-Fuel ESAB Burn Table, Bevel Table, Bystronic Laser Table, Break Press Table, and occasionally driving as a Material Handler. The position requires collaboration with fabrication, assembly, material handling, and the machine shop, as well as the planning and engineering departments.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate and maintain CNC equipment including Plasma/Oxy-Fuel ESAB Burn Table, Bevel Table, Bystronic Laser Table, and Break Press Table.
+ Mechanical and technical adjustments for machine set-ups, product changeovers, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
+ Collaborate with fabrication, assembly, material handling, and the machine shop.
+ Work closely with planning and engineering departments.
+ Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in operating burn tables and/or CNC machines.
+ HMI usage.
+ Metal fabrication knowledge and/or experience.
+ Proficiency in using a laser, plasma torch, and tape measure.
+ Ability to read blueprints.
+ Minimum of 2 years in a heavy equipment/manufacturing environment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High School diploma or GED required.
+ Preferred experience of 2 years with CNC machines.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a long-term company that offers ample opportunities for growth and career advancement.
**Work Environment**
Work in a machine shop environment with a choice between night shifts from 6pm-4:30am Monday to Friday, or 12-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, avoiding work on Fridays. A shift premium is offered for night shifts.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ooltewah, Tennessee.
**Pay:** $23.18/hr BASE RATE, PLUS $1.75/hr differential for 3rd shift, so **$24.93/hr**
**Shift/Schedule:** 3rd- 6:00pm to 4:30am Mon-Fri OR you can do 12-hr shifts Mon-Thu if you'd like
**Weekly hours:** about 50
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $23.18 - $23.18/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Ooltewah,TN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
**Job Description**
The Burn Table Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining CNC equipment in a safe and efficient manner to meet the company's quality and production standards. This role involves operating multi-head Plasma/Oxy-Fuel ESAB Burn Table, Bevel Table, Bystronic Laser Table, Break Press Table, and occasionally driving as a Material Handler. The position requires collaboration with fabrication, assembly, material handling, and the machine shop, as well as the planning and engineering departments.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate and maintain CNC equipment including Plasma/Oxy-Fuel ESAB Burn Table, Bevel Table, Bystronic Laser Table, and Break Press Table.
+ Mechanical and technical adjustments for machine set-ups, product changeovers, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
+ Collaborate with fabrication, assembly, material handling, and the machine shop.
+ Work closely with planning and engineering departments.
+ Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
**Essential Skills**
+ Experience in operating burn tables and/or CNC machines.
+ HMI usage.
+ Metal fabrication knowledge and/or experience.
+ Proficiency in using a laser, plasma torch, and tape measure.
+ Ability to read blueprints.
+ Minimum of 2 years in a heavy equipment/manufacturing environment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ High School diploma or GED required.
+ Preferred experience of 2 years with CNC machines.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a long-term company that offers ample opportunities for growth and career advancement.
**Work Environment**
Work in a machine shop environment with a choice between night shifts from 6pm-4:30am Monday to Friday, or 12-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, avoiding work on Fridays. A shift premium is offered for night shifts.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ooltewah, Tennessee.
**Pay:** $23.18/hr BASE RATE, PLUS $1.75/hr differential for 3rd shift, so **$24.93/hr**
**Shift/Schedule:** 3rd- 6:00pm to 4:30am Mon-Fri OR you can do 12-hr shifts Mon-Thu if you'd like
**Weekly hours:** about 50
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $23.18 - $23.18/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Ooltewah,TN.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 483835298
Originally Posted on: 7/3/2025
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