Plasma Operator

Purpose/Summary:

A Plasma Operator performs duties necessary to set up and operate plasma cutting equipment to cut material according to customer specifications and blueprints. In addition to preparing orders according to specifications, a Plasma Operator is responsible for proper machine set-up, communication with proceeding shifts, and the safe operation and handling of material and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with parts and material by either moving by hand or when necessary, using jib or overhead crane and/or forklift.
• Set up and operate CNC plasma cutting machine to cut steel and other materials according to blueprints and customer specifications.
• Load and unload raw material onto the cutting table and remove finished parts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and nesting layouts to determine job requireme...