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Plasma Cutter Operator

Puma Staffing
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2026 CLOSED ON 4/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plasma Cutter Operator position at Puma Staffing?

Burner Operator


Summary:
The Burners’ primary duties are to perform production activities, under limited supervision, that requires a demonstrated skill and competency in production processes and machine operation. They will process quality products safely and efficiently by setting up, operating and performing simple programming of a Burner Operator.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Set up and program CNC burning machines

· Bevel parts to customer specs from work order

· Cut scrap to properly dispose

· Reads and interprets blueprints and machine drawings to determine specific burning or beveling requirements

· Controlling machines and processes (using either control mechanisms/direct physical activity to operate machines or processes

· Handling and moving objects

· Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulation

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

· 5 years’ of relevant experience

· Ability to move controls on panelboard to regulate temperatures of solutions

· Must be able to handle multi torch and plasma operations

· Must be able to read instruments (thermometers, pressure gauges, potentiometers, etc.)

· Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints and geometric tolerances

· Understands OD/ID

· Must understand basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills

· Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, grinders, etc.

· Understands metric/standard measurements



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