Structure Plasma Cutting Machine Operator

The Role

Operate plasma cutting machine manually by performing the following duties.

What you will be responsible for:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to cut metal plates and structural shapes to dimensions, contour, and bevel specified by blueprints, layout, work orders, and templates; lift, position, and clamp metal stock onto bed of machine.
• Ability to position work pieces manually or by using overhead or jib cranes.
• Ability to select and install Plasma tips and compute gas pressure and mixture, and speed of cut, according to type and thickness of metal, data charts, or record of previous cuts.
• Ability to enter commands or manually adjusts machine controls to correct malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining; ability to operate machine manually to perform no automated functions and when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions.
• Ability to check parts for accuracy; notify supervisor of discrepancies.
• Discusses control media errors with supervisor or programming personnel to resolve problems.
• Maintain records of operating data.
• Lays out cutting lines, using rule, tape, and square.
• Move materials by operating Industrial Forklifts.
• Regular attendance, ability to arrive at work punctually, ability to work on–site, ability to work overtime.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, ability to deal respectfully with the public, customers, vendors, other employees, managers, and executive management.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to interchange with others in the department.

COMPETENCY OR POSITION REQUIREMENTS (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Ability to comprehend drawings, instructions, correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required levels)

One year of prior experience is required.

What we offer YOU:

At Kelvion, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, Paid Time Off, and holidays. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

At Kelvion we thrive on collaboration, embracing diversity of thought, and valuing every voice. Within Kelvion creativity shines because people are listened too, their contributions recognized, and their ideas welcomed. Our flexible approach to the way we work, places people’s health and satisfaction as a priority, enhancing engagement and fostering career opportunities. We empower engaged individuals to grow, progress and carve their own paths within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruiting@kelvion.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.