**Job Title: Plate Burner** **Job Description** Seeking a candidate to operate an oxy fuel track torch plate burner to cut and bevel material. The candidate will cut material up to 3" thick but mostly 1.75" thick material. The candidate will measure and cut material according to blueprints. The track torch has 5 torches that cut and bevel the material at the same time. The candidate needs to be able to set up, adjust bevels, pressure, tips, speed, etc., on the track torch. They will use a hand torch to assist with any cuts that can't be made with the track torch. They will use an overhead crane to move material onto and off of the machine. **NOT A CNC POSITION.** **Responsibilities** + Operate an oxy fuel track torch plate burner to cut and bevel material. + Cut material up to 3" thick, mostly 1.75" thick. + Measure and cut material according to blueprints. + Set up and adjust bevels, pressure, tips, speed, etc., on the track torch. + Use a hand torch for additional cuts as needed. + Use an overhead crane to move material onto and off of the machine. **Essential Skills** + 6+ months experience operating a track torch + Overhead crane experience + Ability to read a tape measure + Proficiency with a hand torch + Experience in a fabrication environment **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Burner + Production + Beveling + Shop fabrication + Burn table + Track torch **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team where you will have the opportunity to work with advanced equipment in a supportive and collaborative environment. Enjoy a structured schedule with shift differentials and opportunities for rotation to keep your work experience diverse and engaging. **Work Environment** The work environment is loud and open-aired. The candidate will start on the day shift, working from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with Saturdays as needed. After 10 months, there may be a rotation to the night shift from 4:15 p.m. to 2:45 a.m., Monday to Friday, for 2-4 months. A $1.25 shift differential is provided during the night shift rotation. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00 • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX 77064. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 26, 2024. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.