Burn Table Operator 1

Company Overview

Since 2005, TAG Manufacturing has led the industry in durable, quality, reliable attachments for excavators, backhoes, wheel loaders and other heavy construction equipment. We serve dealers, rental companies, and OEMs across the nation with a full range of buckets and attachments to match the toughest jobs and applications. Designed and manufactured at our headquarters in Chattanooga, TN; TAG buckets, thumbs, couplers, and other attachments are adaptable to any brand of excavator or construction equipment.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the burn cutting tables as requested to supply the required components to meet customer and department needs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate burn cutting machines as required per the training and instructions given by the company.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and forklifts to handle material as required.
• Follow scheduling instructions as required by plant leadership.
• Diagnose cut and or dimensional quality defect issues and make appropriate corrections to machine settings or material to correct unwanted condition in a timely manner.
• Complete required documentation for safety, production, quality, and equipment issue reporting as instructed.
• Maintain laser and material handling equipment operations to support efficient cut and processing times.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Stop (if possible) and report any unsafe conditions or acts as soon as observed.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the leadership team as soon as possible.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the leadership team.

Qualifications / Requirements

The requirements listed below are not all inclusive but rather are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required in the position.

REQUIRED

• Ability to learn to use measuring devices such as tape measure and calipers or micrometer.
• Ability to learn to input required data into machine controls.
• Ability to learn to safely operate overhead crane to load and unload burn tables as required.
• Ability to obtain valid Tag forklift license and learn to safely move incoming and outgoing steel from burn tables.
• Ability to learn to read and understand program layouts and instructions.
• Ability to learn to operate cutting torch as required.
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions.

PREFERRED

• Prior working experience with burn tables or cutting torch operations.
• Experience with part number marking process for Tag burn operations.
• 3-6 months experience in burn cutting table work environment.
• Ability to train other employees on the marking and removal of parts on the burn tables.

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Maintain schedule and attendance requirements and meet daily work expectations. Take responsibility for daily work performance.
• Analytical Thinking: Analyze products, processes, and systems by thoroughly understanding existing factors, comparing alternatives, identifying inconsistencies, determining root causes, assessing risks, and recommending logical solutions.
• Attitude: Exhibit the willingness to learn, remain flexible and optimistic, and demonstrate a “can do” mindset.
• Commitment: Value company standards and demand commitment to the highest of standards from self and others regarding work environment, safety, and company initiatives.
• Communication: Listen attentively, ask questions or rephrase communication to ensure mutual understanding, and take necessary action. Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to share information with others, consistently communicate product or project updates, provide constructive feedback, encourage team member support, and propose solutions.
• Integrity: Maintain honesty, behave ethically, take responsibility, respect confidentiality, and demonstrate reliability with other team members, other departments, management teams, customers, and business partners.
• Teamwork: Demonstrate the ability and desire to cooperatively interact with other team members by listening to team ideas, treating others with respect, providing constructive feedback, sharing expertise, and contributing to team initiatives.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, sit, crouch, and kneel for moderate to extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to work in an environment that is heavily affected by seasonal temperature changes

TAG Manufacturing 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, disability or veteran status.