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TORCH BURNER

Moody, AL · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Torch Burner operators use industrial oxy-fuel or plasma torches to cut, melt, and dismantle large ... Handle and move materials safely within the worksite Preferred Qualifications * Entry-level ...

This is an entry-level opportunity at a large commercial metal recycling facility. Employees will work in a hot, dirty, physically demanding environment with primarily outdoor work. New employees ...

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TORCH BURNER

Dedicated Personnel, Inc.

Moody, AL • On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 15 days ago

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Job description

Torch Burner operators use industrial oxy-fuel or plasma torches to cut, melt, and dismantle large pieces of metal. This role primarily focuses on preparing oversized scrap metal for recycling and sorting heavy industrial parts. Operators follow strict safety protocols, perform daily equipment maintenance, and work standard shifts without travel requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Cut and dismantle metal using oxy-fuel or plasma torches
  • Operate cutting equipment safely and efficiently
  • Prepare scrap metal for recycling processes
  • Sort and handle heavy industrial metal parts
  • Perform daily equipment maintenance and inspections
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
  • Inspect cut materials for quality and accuracy
  • Handle and move materials safely within the worksite

Preferred Qualifications

  • Entry-level experience in metal cutting or manual labor
  • Knowledge of oxy-fuel and plasma cutting techniques
  • Experience in metal handling and safety compliance
  • Physical stamina for demanding manual tasks
  • Attention to detail and quality control
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

Company Description

Dedicated Personnel, Inc. is a full-service personnel agency. We supply short-term and long-term temporary help, direct hire, temp-to-hire, part-time and full time employees. We specialize in light industrial and some clerical staffing. We would love the opportunity to give you more details about our company. For more information give us a call at the number listed above or view our website at dedicatedpersonnel.com


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About Dedicated Personnel

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By way of introduction, Dedicated Personnel, Inc. is a professional staffing service, independently owned and operated. We have over twenty years of direct experience in consulting sales and the staffing industry, and would like to put that experience to work for you and your business. We have the knowledge and experience needed to keep your clerical, accounting, technical, and light industrial departments effectively staffed. Dedicated Personnel, Inc. is committed to providing you with quality service and customer satisfaction, from initial status calls within 30 minutes of placing an order, first day on-site check-ins of all new employees, end-of-shift and weekly quality control calls, and quarterly survey calls. All our efforts are focused on ensuring your complete satisfaction.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1 - 10 Employees

Headquarters location

Birmingham, AL, US

Year founded

2005