Burner/Torch Operator

Responsibilities

• Ensure all materials are safely and properly staged for processing.
• Cut oversized ferrous materials to desired specifications using an oxy-fuel torch.
• Inspect and maintain all torch equipment to ensure safe and efficient working conditions.
• Strictly adhere to all company and safety rules and regulations regarding the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Inspect and maintain work area for fire control and to eliminate trip/fall hazards.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) a plus
• Experience with Oxy-Fuel torch preferred
• General knowledge of scrap metal processing preferred
• Mechanical background preferred

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap metal Recycling and torch cutting area
• Equipment & Tools: Oxy-fuel Torch Cutting equipment, mechanics tools
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate to Heavy
• Work Capacity: Torch Cutter Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, touch, smell and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping