Burner - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work With Us:

• Competitive Pay: Starting rate of $18.00 per hour .
• Consistent Schedule:  Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (Mon-Fri)
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and more.
• Career Growth: Receive hands-on training, develop valuable industrial skills, and build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement.

What You Will Do:

• Operate an overhead crane to load and unload plates and cut pieces from the burning table.
• Review drawings, layouts, tolerances, job packets, and special instructions to determine piece count, material grade, thickness, length, and width requirements.
• Read and interpret production drawings and blueprints.
• Operate burning equipment and perform first article inspections and measurements on completed parts.
• Execute daily production schedules while meeting quality and productivity expectations.
• Mark, tag, and skid parts according to engineering and customer requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and material traceability through proper tagging, color coding, and verification processes.
• Properly identify and dispose of scrap materials according to company procedures.
• Mark grain direction on burned parts as required.
• Participate and become actively engaged in the Company Traction & L10 Process.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Positive Attitude: Willingness to learn, work collaboratively, and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to accurately follow drawings, work instructions, and production specifications.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable operating industrial equipment and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Work Ethic: Dependable, punctual, and committed to producing quality work.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to stand for extended periods and safely handle materials in an industrial environment.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Previous experience operating a burning machine.
• Overhead crane experience.
• Tow motor or lift truck experience.
• Manufacturing or metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and production drawings.

Who We Are:

We are a family-owned company that has been in business for over 50 years providing industry-leading products for customers around the world, including armor for the U.S. Military. We offer Union positions with competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, paid holidays, paid vacation, available overtime, annual increases, and a strong culture of long-term employment, with many employees having more than 30 years of service.

At Clifton Steel, safety and training are top priorities. We are committed to helping our employees succeed by providing the tools, training, and support needed to build a rewarding long-term career.

Apply today and discover how you can become part of our growing team.