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. Beveler - Track Torch Operator Position Summary At North Shore Steel, precision matters. As a Beveller, you will play a critical role in supporting some of our most important customer relationships. The quality, accuracy, and consistency of your work directly impacts fabrication efficiency, weld quality, delivery performance, and customer satisfaction. This position is responsible for producing high-quality beveled plate components utilizing portable track torch equipment and oxy-fuel cutting processes. You will transform raw steel plate into production-ready components that meet exact customer specifications while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of blueprint interpretation, bevel geometry, material characteristics, cutting parameters, and quality control. This is a highly skilled position best suited for an experienced steel processing professional who can work independently, maintain tight tolerances, and consistently deliver right-first-time results. What You'll Own Production Operations Set up and operate portable track torch beveling equipment for production runs. Lay out steel plate and determine proper positioning for bevel cutting operations. Verify material grade, thickness, dimensions, and job requirements prior to processing. Ensure all required consumables, gases, tips, and equipment components are available and functioning properly. Monitor cutting operations and make adjustments as necessary to maintain quality and productivity. Coordinate with material handlers and crane operators to safely load, position, and unload material while maximizing efficiency. Quality & Precision Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, work orders, and production specifications. Verify bevel angles, dimensions, tolerances, and finished part quality against customer requirements. Utilize measuring tools including tape measures, levels, protractors, micrometers, and other inspection equipment. Adjust cutting parameters such as travel speed, gas pressures, torch height, kerf compensation, and tip selection to achieve required results. Identify quality concerns and take corrective action before parts move to the next stage of production. Consistently produce components that meet customer specifications and quality standards. Equipment & Maintenance Perform daily operator inspections and preventative maintenance activities. Monitor equipment performance and promptly communicate mechanical or operational concerns. Work closely with supervisors and maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and maintain production flow. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Safety & Teamwork Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Safely work around overhead cranes, material handling equipment, hot materials, and cutting operations. Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, maintenance personnel, and support departments. Support overtime requirements and other production activities as business needs dictate. Perform additional duties as assigned. What It Takes to Be Successful Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience operating oxy-fuel beveling, burning, or plate-processing equipment in a steel fabrication, pressure vessel, pipe, shipbuilding, structural steel, or heavy industrial environment. Demonstrated experience producing precision bevels for weld preparation and fabrication applications. Ability to independently read and interpret complex blueprints, fabrication drawings, and production specifications. Strong understanding of bevel geometry, weld preparation requirements, dimensional tolerances, and material characteristics. Proven ability to adjust cutting parameters, torch settings, gas pressures, travel speeds, and consumables to consistently achieve quality results. Experience working with thick plate materials and maintaining quality standards on customer-critical work. Working knowledge of shop mathematics including fractions, decimals, measurements, and angles. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing right-first-time results. Preferred Qualifications Experience operating Messer, Kinetic, or similar bevel cutting systems. Experience supporting customers with demanding quality requirements and tight delivery schedules. Knowledge of welding preparation requirements, fit-up practices, and fabrication workflows. Experience working within ISO-certified or quality-driven manufacturing environments. Why North Shore Steel At North Shore Steel, we build careers, not just jobs. Our team members work with industry-leading equipment, support critical customer projects, and play a direct role in delivering quality products safely and on time. If you take pride in craftsmanship, value teamwork, and enjoy producing precision work that matters, we'd like to talk with you. 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.