Scrap Burner
Pay: $18.00–$21.00 per hour
We are looking for a dependable, hardworking Scrap Metal Burner / Torch Operator to join our team!
The Burner is responsible for operating industrial cutting torches to dismantle and cut various sizes and shapes of unprepared steel into manageable scrap pieces. This position requires physical strength, attention to safety, and the ability to work outdoors year-round in changing weather conditions.
Job Responsibilities
- Operate commercial cutting torches to cut and prepare scrap metal.
- Cut and process steel of various sizes and shapes.
- Perform general maintenance and upkeep of equipment and yard property.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of fire and trip hazards.
- Inspect equipment and report abnormal conditions to supervisors.
- Follow all company safety rules and regulations.
- Properly select, wear, and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Report safety concerns and hazards to management.
- Attend monthly safety and shop meetings.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience operating a commercial cutting torch is required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding manual labor.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to sort and move materials weighing between 3 and 80 pounds.
- Ability to learn and operate various power tools and hydraulic equipment.
- Ability to wear a respirator when required.
- Good attendance and dependability.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Strong awareness of workplace safety.
Physical & Working Conditions
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting.
- Working on uneven surfaces and climbing on equipment when necessary.
- Exposure to noise, fumes, dust, dirt, and industrial machinery.
- Outdoor work in hot, cold, rainy, and snowy conditions.
- Required PPE includes safety boots, hearing protection, respirators, and face shields.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of $18–$21 per hour.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Opportunities to develop additional industrial equipment skills.
- A chance to grow with the company through hard work and dedication.
If you're hardworking, safety-conscious, dependable, and ready for a physically demanding job with opportunities for advancement, we encourage you to apply!
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Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
