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DFT Burner A/Grinder

API Heat Transfer Career Center
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our DFT Burner A/Grinder - 2nd shift position!

At API we take our culture transformation seriously! To help find the best fit for our positions and organization, we ask that you complete our 10 minute Culture Index Survey. Simply follow the link after submitting your application to help us use our interview time to dive deeper into your job behaviors and work history. 

https://go.cultureindex.com/s/7Y0awCvsZZ

What We Offer You:

  • Starting wage $27.78/hour, incremental increases move to $30.12 after one year
  • Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
  • Career development and advancement
  • Multi-site, global operations to learn!
  • Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
  • Full health & welfare benefits, PTO

What Can Our Location Offer You:

  • Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Buffalo waterfront and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls
  • In house market style cafeteria with plenty of healthy selections
  • Buffalo is known for our wide range of choices for food and beverages from our famous Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck to several micro-breweries and distilleries scattered across the region

What You Will Do:

  • Performs burning, punching and grind/cleaning operations to prepare shell pipe, cradles, nozzle or dome assemblies for final weld set-up or assembly. Use drawings and routing sheets to perform the following:
  • Use Plasma Cutter, Oxy-fuel torch, hand plasma, or Iron worker to burn/punch/bevel nozzle, coupling, drain or mounting holes in shell pipe/tubing or other structural plate and bar.
  • Use computer to download and store drawings to program the Fixed Plasma Cutter.
  • Use plasma machine to burn elliptical shapes on dome and nozzle assembly ends to conform to shell diagram.
  • Use appropriate hand grinding tools to remove burning slag, rust, scale, or punching burrs to assembly or final weld set-up.
  • Use mechanical lifting equipment.
  • Occasional use of horizontal saw to cut shell pipe to length.

Minimum Requirements:

  • GED or High School diploma
  • Read and work off of blue prints
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • 1-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Detail orientated
  • Ability to work well with others

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift and carry heavy items
  • Stand and walk for extended periods
  • Perform repetitive tasks such as bending, stooping and reaching 

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