Cylinder Shop Torch Cutter

Company Overview Steel Forgings, Inc. (SFI) is an established Shreveport, Louisiana manufacturer of carbon steel buttweld pipe fittings, serving the energy industry for 80 years. Our tees, elbows, reducers, caps, and saddles are made in the USA and used in pipeline and energy infrastructure across the country. We are a stable, growing, family-owned company that is actively investing in new equipment, our facility, and our people.

Position Summary The Cylinder Shop Assistant helps ensure that SFI’s cylinder and pipe processing operations run safely, accurately, and efficiently to keep production moving smoothly.

This is a hands-on position in our cylinder/pipe department that involves performing essential cutting, trimming, heat-code stamping, and material-handling tasks. Responsibilities include using cutting torches, reading blueprints and tape measures, operating forklifts, and assisting with various shop tasks to support overall manufacturing goals.

The right candidate is a dependable self-starter with a strong, team-first attitude who takes ownership of their duties, demonstrates excellent punctuality, and is eager to learn and expand their skill set.

Operational Responsibilities

• Torch cutting and trimming: Safely operate cutting torches to perform cylinder cut-offs, hole cutting, and tee trimming according to production requirements.
• Blueprint reading and measurement: Read and interpret blueprints and work instructions, accurately using tape measures to verify cut locations and dimensions.
• Material identification and heat coding: Accurately stamp heat codes onto processed cylinders and pipe sections to maintain material traceability.
• Forklift operation: Safely operate a forklift to move, stage, and handle heavy steel materials, cylinders, and components throughout the shop.
• Shop support: Perform additional shop duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors to support continuous workflow across the plant.
• Workplace organization: Maintain an organized, safe, and clean work area in compliance with plant safety guidelines.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities

• Work professionally with Production, Quality, Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, and management personnel.
• Clearly communicate operational questions, material issues, or safety concerns to team members and supervisors.
• Follow all plant safety protocols and actively participate in maintaining a safe, productive environment.
• Support continuous improvement of cylinder shop methods and production workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and basic shop blueprints.
• Practical experience using a cutting torch for metal cutting and trimming.
• Forklift operator skills and material-handling experience.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter mindset, and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong, team-first attitude with effective communication skills.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and consistent punctuality.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing shop needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in steel manufacturing, fabrication, pipe fittings, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with heat code stamping, material traceability, or shop-floor documentation.
• Familiarity with additional shop equipment and hand tools.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to perform frequent active movements, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, and climbing.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility with seasonal heat, airborne dust, noise, and active manufacturing machinery.
• Larger pipe sections and materials are moved with forklifts, cranes, or approved material-handling equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Overtime eligibility.
• Monthly, Summer, and Fall bonuses based on company and personal performance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan and Profit Sharing plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Training, development, and skill acquisition opportunities.
• Stable, long-term employment with a growing American manufacturer.

Work Environment

This is hot forming work in a heavy manufacturing plant. The shop is hot, especially in summer, and the work is physical. We are upfront about that because we want people who know what they are signing up for and take pride in doing tough work well. SFI provides required PPE and runs an active heat illness prevention program with hydration, rest breaks, and monitored work areas.

Equal Opportunity

Steel Forgings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• cutting torch: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Shreveport, LA 71107 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33,831 - $47,368