Purpose/Summary:

A Burn Table Operator performs duties necessary to cut material according to customer specifications using plasma burn table equipment. In addition to preparing orders according to customer specifications, a Burn Table Operator is also responsible for the proper set-up, communication with proceeding shifts and monitoring burn table equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Loads equipment with product using the overhead crane and/or forklift in order to prepare the equipment for an accurate cut.
• Removes all materials from the burn table after cutting and handles it according to router instructions.
• Prepares equipment to cut material by downloading or programming the computer according to customer specifications.
• Packages material for shipping when needed.
• Measures material before/after cutting to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Completes inspection reports after inspecting and measuring the material.
• Performs preventive maintenance as needed including (but not limited to) wiping down torches and equipment.
• Completes assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices with regards to individual safety, the safety of other employees, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace.
• Wears approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor, lead person or management.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may consist of loud noise, vibratory tools, repetitive motions, airborne particles such as metal dust and chips and exposure to chemicals, fumes and bright light. Physical requirements include continual standing, walking, lifting, twisting with periodic bending, climbing, stooping, crawling and crouching.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills:

• A minimum of one (1) year previous burn table work experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand measuring tools and equipment such as a tape measure, calipers and micrometer.
• Ability to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to perform math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions as well as convert fractions to decimals or vice versa.
• Ability to recognize and interpret colors according to the company’s classification system.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, as well as lift and move heavier objects with the assistance of cranes, forklifts, or another employee.
• Knowledge of general shop procedures and rules including safety precautions.
• Ability and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and work as part of a production team.

JSA (Job Safety Analysis) Laser Machine Operator

For burn table operators, their job will be in an inside environment that will consist of a noisy atmosphere. They will need to be able to lift, kneel, stand, bend, grasp, reach and twist while standing on a regular basis.

Some of the risk factors for their job will include repetitive motions, awkward postures, reaching above the shoulder and moving heavy objects.

Their main hazard but not limited to will be their head and eyes, after that some other hazards will include hand, foot, body, fall and noise hazards. Along with the head and eye hazards, some hazards that come from the job will be: improper bending/twisting, falling off the table, tripping over the product/material, getting too close to the torches or looking at the torches without proper glasses. Also includes handling and using equipment that could malfunction or be mishandled.

Some preventive measures will be having the proper PPE (safety glasses, shoes, hearing protection, etc.) on while making sure they are using the right technique when moving/lifting objects. Maintaining focus and being aware of what is going around the person at all times is another preventive measure.