Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4493248 Job Title:
Plasma Operator Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled Job Location:
Tigard
Date Posted:
05/16/2026 Hours Worked Per Week:
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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
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Table Operator Job Description This role sets up and operates CNC plasma and oxy-fuel burn tables and related equipment to cut, drill, and process heavy steel plate with precision. The table operator reads and interprets blueprints and work orders, performs accurate material setups, and ensures all parts meet quality and safety standards in a large structural steel fabrication environment. Responsibilities Prepare and operate CNC machines, including plasma and oxy-fuel burn tables, for cutting, drilling, grinding, and other plate processing tasks. Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and work orders to understand job specifications and cutting requirements. Perform material setups prior to running the machine, including loading plate, aligning material, and verifying correct programs and tooling. Run plasma and oxy-fuel CNC burn tables to produce parts accurately according to prints and work instructions. Use measuring devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers to verify dimensions and tolerances on parts. Operate hand torches to cut skeletons and perform secondary cuts or adjustments as needed. Operate overhead cranes and other material handling equipment to move and position heavy plate and finished parts safely. Inspect machinery and finished products for quality assurance, identifying defects and ensuring compliance with specifications. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and assist in resolving issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow. Perform daily maintenance on machinery, including cleaning, basic lubrication, and routine checks to ensure safe and efficient operation. Handle materials appropriately and safely, following established procedures for heavy metal fabrication and plate processing. Operate additional fabrication equipment such as shear, punch press, press brake, drill press, router, saws (including bandsaws), and other CNC machines as needed. Follow all safety requirements, maintain required certifications, and contribute to a safe work environment. Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and maintain the physical fitness necessary to work in an industrial manufacturing setting. Work swing shift hours (Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour shifts) and support production schedules as required. Essential Skills Proven experience operating plasma tables and/or oxy-fuel cutting equipment in a heavy metal fabrication environment. Experience operating industrial CNC machines for heavy metal fabrication, including oxy-fuel, plasma tables, and burn tables. Ability to run plasma and oxy-fuel CNC burn tables and produce parts accurately to specification. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, prints, work orders, and schematics. Proficiency in using measuring devices such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers. Experience using a hand torch to cut skeletons and perform manual cutting operations. Familiarity with overhead crane operation and other material handling equipment. Experience working in an industrial manufacturing or steel fabrication environment. Capability to perform machine setup, including plate processing and CNC machine setup. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks safely. Commitment to following safety requirements and maintaining necessary certifications. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with shear, burn table, punch press, press br... Job Classification:
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
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