Demo

Burner Operator

Kloeckner Metals - Americas
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/18/2026 CLOSED ON 2/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Burner Operator position at Kloeckner Metals - Americas?

The Burner Operator is responsible for ensuring that quality products are produced safely and efficiently by setting up, operating, and performing basic programming tasks related to burner systems.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

  • Work Order Processing: Review and interpret paperwork and work order documents to create a mental map of order placements on the table. Group orders by thickness and prioritize based on supervisor’s instructions, 2nd runs, customer will calls, or other requirements
  • Material Handling: Locate materials on the floor or in staging areas, select and utilize appropriate material handling equipment such as chains with plate hooks, plate dogs, magnets, or spreader bars. Place dunnage on the table as required
  • Torch Setup: Choose the correct tips for the burner torch based on material type and desired cutting edges
  • CNC Programming: Program the CNC computer according to work order instructions. Clean scrap slag from finished parts as they are cut and stack parts on a skid or place them in a 3-yard hopper for transportation to the tumbler slag cleaning machine
  • Final Processing: After cleaning, place parts on a skid for packaging. Note customer unloading requirements (e.g., maximum skids), shrink wrap as needed, band materials with steel banding, and label skids with order numbers, customer names, and PO numbers if required
  • Cleanup: Remove all scrap from the table and place it in the dumpster. Move finished orders to the staging area as needed
  • Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to support production efficiency and safety


Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Overtime: Ability to work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
  • Reliability: Demonstrated reliable work history
  • Attention to Detail: Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all inspection tasks

Salary.com Estimation for Burner Operator in Charlotte, NC
$42,469 to $53,070
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Burner Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Burner Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$83,358 - $103,871
Income Estimation: 
$71,548 - $88,918
Income Estimation: 
$63,993 - $81,891
Income Estimation: 
$76,263 - $101,711
Income Estimation: 
$47,942 - $60,755
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$37,726 - $46,705
Income Estimation: 
$51,902 - $64,610
Income Estimation: 
$46,685 - $59,878
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Kloeckner Metals - Americas

  • Kloeckner Metals - Americas Olympia, WA
  • Job Summary The Quality Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and execution of process control, validation, and improvement activi... more
  • 3 Days Ago

  • Kloeckner Metals - Americas Lancaster, SC
  • Job Summary The Laser Operator is responsible for producing high-quality products in a safe, efficient manner by setting up, operating, and performing some... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Kloeckner Metals - Americas Lebanon, TN
  • Job Summary The Supervisor (Warehouse) oversees warehouse operations, including loading, material handling, and processing activities. This role ensures th... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • Kloeckner Metals - Americas Louisville, MS
  • Job Summary This position is accountable for the safe, effective and efficient transportation of steel service center products and goods as directed by the... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Burner Operator jobs in the Charlotte, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Marbach America, Inc Charlotte, NC
  • General: Use of laser and water jet equipment to cut various materials ranging, not limited to, wood products, fiberglass, steel, aluminum, urethane, rubbe... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • Relogistics Services Pineville, NC
  • As a Forklift Operator , you’ll get to move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in... more
  • 16 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!