Plasma Machine Operator

**Position Summary** Operate plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal to specified dimensions by interpreting blueprints and physical layout. Also responsible for maintaining steel inventory. **Position Responsibilities** - Positions work piece onto table or into fixture. - Selects carbon or metal-coated carbon electrode, gas nozzle, electric current, and gas pressure, according to thickness and type of metal, data on charts, or record of previous runs. - Inserts electrode and gas nozzle into holder and connects hose from holder to compressed gas supply - Selects proper amperage using computer database. - Remove parts from plasma table, discard skeleton of sheet and grind all parts to remove burrs. **Role Qualifications** - High school education or equivalent is required; trade school with mechanical training is strongly preferred. - Minimum 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing/fabrication environment. **Essential Skills** - Ability to read and interpret blueprints. - Must be able to operate power hand tools such as pneumatic grinders. - Understanding of basic measuring devices. - Good understanding of basic machine operations and safety awareness. - Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. - Detail oriented. - Ability to communicate effectively with all personnel. **Beneficial Skills and Experience** - Previous experience working on plasma cutting systems is desired. - Previous experience operating press brakes to bend steel up to ¼” thick preferred. - Experience operating a fork truck and overhead cranes is beneficial. **Physical Requirements** - Must be able to lift 50 lbs. - Capable of standing for long periods of time and be able to bend, stoop, kneel and occasionally climb ladders. - Ability to use both hands to lift, feel and position metal sheets and plates. - Ability to wear PPE including safety glasses, hand, foot and hearing protection for extended time periods.