Entry Level Plasma Table Operator Jobs in Houston, TX

Job Summary: Sets up and operates Plasma Burn Table (Kinetic or similar) machine to cut or perform other machining operations on steel in the manufacture of parts for fabrication of heavy vessels. Determines operation sequence, selects and adjusts machine to perform proper cutting/burning of plate. Trains and inspects work of other shop personnel in the correct operation of burn table processes. You will report directly to the Shop Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Read fabrication drawings and interprets drawing instructions to set up computer program for the cutting table
• Loads program into the Kinetic computer
• Identifies raw material by job number, and stages materials to be cut
• Ensures materials from multiple jobs in storage are used for the correct job number
• Layout and burn/cut structural steel; guide the Kinetic machine to ensure proper operation and cut according to program
• Identify and organizes cut materials according to job number; stages cut materials for transfer to fabrication stations
• Efficiently works multiple jobs, prioritizes each according to production deadlines, and transitions from one job to another based on production demands or direction from the Shop Manager
• Maintains a count of plate material by job to ensure enough plate material is on site and available for upcoming jobs
• Uses a cutting torch to cut away excess material for discarding
• Safely uses cranes to transfer materials
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings
• Experience and ability to use a computer to set up Kinetic programming
• Knowledge of different types of steel materials
• Ability to use a measuring tape and accurately measure material dimensions according to fabrication drawings and program settings for table
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Be able to uphold Mueller Environmental Designs Core Values

Physical requirements:

The ability to lift 50 lbs. Work in a high pace manufacturing environment. Have the ability to multitask by sharing space with interruptions from others. Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and push and pull equipment. Ability to move heavy materials and equipment. Crouches, kneels, stoops, reaches, and turns over 75% of shift. Overtime may be required to meet tight deadlines.