Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Plasma Table Operator to join our team in Uniontown, PA. As a Plasma Table Operator, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing process, utilizing advanced plasma cutting technology to produce high-quality components. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for precision, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Machine Setup & Operation

• Set up and calibrate the CNC plasma table for daily production runs based on job work orders.

• Select and install appropriate consumables, including torch tips, nozzles, shields, and electrodes, matching the metal type and thickness.

• Adjust machine parameters such as gas pressures, travel speeds, torch height, and kerf compensation to achieve optimal cut quality.

• Monitor the cutting process continuously to identify errors, system faults, or defects, making real-time corrections.

Material Handling & Programming

• Load and unload raw steel, aluminum, or other metal plates onto the plasma cutting table using overhead cranes, forklifts, or magnets.

• Download, input, and modify G-code or CNC cutting programs via network connection, flash drives, or the machine's shape library.

• Generate part nestings to minimize scrap material and optimize plate utilization.

• Track plate inventory, including cataloging and measuring usable drop/remnant materials for future jobs.

Quality Control & Finishing

• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and weld symbols to verify product specifications and tolerances.

• Inspect finished parts using measuring tools like tape measures, calipers, and micrometers to ensure accuracy.

• Post-process parts by grinding, deburring, drilling, or cleaning cut edges to prepare them for secondary operations or welding.

• Mark and organize completed components with corresponding job and piece numbers, stacking them neatly on pallets or bins.

Maintenance & Safety

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on the plasma table, such as checking coolant levels, draining water tables, clearing slag, and cleaning machine rails.

• Change out gas tanks (oxygen, nitrogen, plasma gases) safely and alert supervisors to any complex mechanical or electrical issues.

• Maintain a clean workspace and strictly adhere to all workshop safety protocols, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in machining or manufacturing preferred.
• Proven experience operating plasma cutting equipment or similar machinery.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and technical specifications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime if needed.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Experience using ProNest, Draftsight and Fusion 360.

You should be proficient in:

• Troubleshooting Skills
• Tape Measure Reading
• CAD/CAM Software

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Plasma Cutter (Plasmacam)
• CAM Software (Autodesk Fusion 360)