Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.
As a Plasma Burner at Ryerson, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining plasma cutting equipment to cut metal materials according to specified dimensions and shapes. Your primary duties will include interpreting technical drawings, adjusting machine settings, monitoring cutting processes, and ensuring quality control standards are met.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Set up and operate plasma cutting equipment to cut metal materials to precise dimensions and shapes
* Interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine cutting requirements
* Adjust machine settings such as cutting speed, gas flow, and torch height to optimize cutting performance
* Monitor cutting processes to ensure accuracy and quality of cut pieces
* Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the plasma-cutting equipment
* Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to maintain a safe work environment
* All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Requirements
* Proven experience operating plasma-cutting equipment or similar metal-cutting machinery
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
* Physically able to lift and move materials as needed
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Successfully pass a skills-based assessment - evaluates your reading, math, inspections & measurement, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
* Successful candidates will be enrolled in a registered apprenticeship program as part of their onboarding
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.
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