Burn Table Operator - Night Shift

North Shore Steel is a trusted, industry-leading metals organization with more than 75 years of experience serving customers across the Gulf Coast and nationwide. With operations in Houston, Beaumont, and St. Louis, we provide structural steel, plate and wear products, pipe fabrication, and advanced value-added processing, including cutting, machining, forming, rolling, and fabrication. We support customers across construction, energy, industrial, and OEM markets with the expertise to take on complex requirements and deliver with confidence.

Our legacy is built on reliability, craftsmanship, and long-term relationships, and our purpose is simple: Together, We Build a Strong Future.

Our Core Values guide how we work and lead: Be Safe Always, Provide Great Service, Do the Right Thing, Take the Initiative, and Maximize Your Potential. If you share these values and are looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a team that supports one another, we invite you to join us.

Burn Table Operator (Plasma/Oxy Fuel)

Location: East Houston

Position Summary

At North Shore Steel, precision begins long before fabrication. As a Burn Table Operator, you will play a critical role in transforming raw steel plate into accurately cut components that serve as the foundation for our customers' projects.

Operating a CNC Plasma and Oxy-Fuel Cutting System, you will be responsible for safely producing quality parts that meet customer specifications while supporting production schedules and maintaining high standards for accuracy, efficiency, and safety.

This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing quality work, understands the importance of attention to detail, and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork and accountability matter.

Production Operations

• Operate the CNC Plasma Burn Table in accordance with production schedules and work instructions.
• Review work orders, drawings, and nesting layouts prior to processing material.
• Verify material grade, dimensions, and heat information match production requirements.
• Monitor cutting operations to ensure quality, efficiency, and safe operation.
• Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and conformance to specifications.
• Separate, identify, and organize completed parts for downstream processing.

Quality & Accuracy

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Verify cut quality, edge condition, hole accuracy, and overall dimensional compliance.
• Identify potential production issues before material is processed.
• Report quality concerns, equipment issues, or drawing discrepancies to supervision promptly.
• Maintain accurate part identification and traceability throughout the production process.

Equipment & Work Area Management

• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance tasks.
• Monitor consumables and notify supervision when replacement parts or supplies are needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Assist with troubleshooting minor operational issues.
• Coordinate material movement with crane operators and other production personnel.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-training efforts and assist in training new team members when requested.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, schedulers, crane operators, and production personnel to maintain workflow.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.

What It Takes to Be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating CNC plasma metal processing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret production drawings and work orders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with CNC production systems.
• Ability to safely work around overhead cranes, moving material, and manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to work the night shift with a current start time of 6 p.m., Monday- Friday, and Saturday/Sundays as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating Kinetic, Burny, Hypertherm, or similar CNC cutting systems.
• Experience processing structural steel plate or heavy industrial materials.
• Experience using overhead cranes and material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with plate processing, fabrication, or steel service center operations.

Why Join North Shore Steel

At North Shore Steel, every piece of steel we process supports projects that help build critical infrastructure across the country. We believe in creating opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and contribute to a team committed to safety, quality, and exceptional customer service.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements below are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Routinely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs. independently and safely as part of assigned job duties.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, including on concrete floors and uneven surfaces.
• Frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, pull, lift, and position materials or equipment as required by the job.
• Use hands, arms, shoulders, and back to safely operate tools, handle materials, and perform lifting, reaching, and positioning tasks.
• Safely work in an industrial and warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Safely identify workplace hazards, read and record measurements, inspect materials, and respond appropriately to verbal instructions, alarms, warning signals, and hand signals.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) throughout the shift, which may include safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, safety footwear, and other job-specific PPE.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the company's applicable pre-employment screening process.


Depending on the position, requirements may include:

• Criminal background check: Criminal history will be considered in accordance with applicable law and company guidelines, including consideration of the nature and gravity of the offense, its relationship to the position, and the time elapsed since the offense or completion of the sentence.
• Pre-employment drug screening: Candidates must successfully complete the company's required drug screening process.
• Post-offer physical assessment: Required for designated Production, Processing, and Distribution positions and conducted at no cost to the candidate by a company-designated medical provider.

Participation in applicable pre-employment requirements is a condition of employment. Candidates who decline to participate or who do not satisfy the applicable requirements will not be eligible for employment.

Benefits

At North Shore Steel, we invest in the well-being of our team. Full-time employees receive a full benefits package that includes multiple Major Medical plan options, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, and HSA options for qualifying plans.

We also provide Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D coverage at no cost to you. You'll also enjoy our competitive holiday schedule, PTO program, and a Safe Harbor 401(k) with company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a safe, secure, and drug-free workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.