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In addition to preparing orders according to specifications, a Plasma Operator is responsible for proper machine set-up, communication with proceeding shifts, and the safe operation and handling of material and equipment.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nWork with parts and material by either moving by hand or when necessary, using jib or overhead crane and/or forklift.\nSet up and operate CNC plasma cutting machine to cut steel and other materials according to blueprints and customer specifications. \nLoad and unload raw material onto the cutting table and remove finished parts. \nRead and interpret blueprints, work orders, and nesting layouts to determine job requirements. \nMonitor cutting operations to ensure proper cut quality, kerf, and efficiency.\nInspect finished parts to ensure compliance with customer specifications using appropriate measuring tools. \nRemove slag and perform basic part cleanup as required. \nComplete inspection reports after verifying dimensions and quality of finished parts. \nPerform routine machine maintenance including cleaning torch components, replacing consumable, and maintaining work area.\nCommunicate effectively with team members and proceeding shifts regarding job status and any issues.\nComplete assigned duties in accordance with safety policies and practices. This includes regard for individual safety, the safety of other employees, and the safe use of equipment in the workplace.\nWear approved personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, gloves, and safety glasses. \nPerform other duties as needed given by the supervisor, lead person, or management.\nWorking Conditions:\nWorking conditions may consist of loud noise, vibratory tools, repetitive motions, airborne particles such as metal dust and chips, moving machinery and exposure to chemicals, fumes and bright light. Physical requirements include continual standing, walking, lifting, twisting with periodic bending, climbing, stooping, crawling and crouching.\nKnowledge, Abilities, Skills: \nA minimum of one (1) year previous plasma cutting or CNC machine operation experience in an industrial atmosphere is preferred.\nAbility to read and interpret blueprints and work orders.\nAbility to read and understand measuring tools and equipment such as a tape measure, calipers and micrometers\nKnowledge of plasma cutting equipment, materials, and cutting processes.\nBasic understanding of CNC controls and nesting programs is preferred.\nAbility to safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts.\nAbility to perform math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions as well as convert fractions to decimals or vice versa.\nAbility to lift and move up to 75 pounds, as well as lift and move heavier objects with the assistance of cranes, forklifts, or another employee.\nKnowledge of general shop procedures and rules including safety precautions.\nAbility and willingness to cooperate with co-workers and work as part of a production team.\nJSA (Job Safety Analysis) Plasma Operator\nPlasma Operators will work in an indoor shop environment with moderate to high noise levels, bright light exposure, and cutting fumes. They will need to be able to lift, stand, bend, grasp, reach, and twist while standing for extended periods of time.\nSome of the risk factors for their job will include repetitive motions, awkward postures, static postures, reaching above the shoulder and moving heavy objects.\nMain hazards include hands and fingers due to moving parts and sharp edges of cut material, as well as eye hazards from bright arc light exposure. Additional hazards may include foot, body, fall, and noise hazards, along with risks from improper lifting, tripping over materials, and mishandling equipment.\nPreventitive measures include using proper PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, face shields when required, etc.), following proper lifting techniques, maintaining awareness of surroundings, and ensuring machines are operated safely and according to procedures.\n2nd Shift-Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-12:30am","description_format":"text","description_chars":4234,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":1,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Manufacturing","Metals & Metallurgy"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-07T02:54:24Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":57,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.761,"p_room":0.75,"age_days":21,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["conf:0","win:late","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-10-17T05:46:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lapham-hickey-steel-plasma-operator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lapham-hickey-steel-plasma-operator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-18T18:56:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":23347,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-19T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":2406260},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=2406260"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Flapham-hickey-steel-plasma-operator"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Flapham-hickey-steel-plasma-operator"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Flapham-hickey-steel-plasma-operator"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/lapham-hickey-steel-plasma-operator\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Flapham-hickey-steel-plasma-operator"}]}