General Laborer - Burn Table

DescriptionJob Title: General Laborer – Burn Table

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Pelham Shop

Reports To: Shop Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The General Laborer – Burn Table supports fabrication operations by assisting with the setup and operation of burn table equipment (plasma and oxy-fuel). This role helps ensure safe, efficient production through material handling, part organization, and general shop support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in operating plasma and oxy-fuel burn table equipment
• Load and unload steel plates and materials
• Sort, label, and move finished parts to designated areas
• Support operators with machine setup and shutdown
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Identify and report equipment or maintenance needs
• Follow production schedules and supervisor direction
• Minimize material waste and handle materials efficiently
• Operate forklift and overhead crane (if trained)
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing or labor experience preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read a tape measure and follow instructions
• Willingness to learn equipment and processes
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong work ethic and dependability
• Effective communication skills
• Basic problem-solving ability
• Safety-focused mindset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with

• Heat and cold exposure
• Noise, dust, and fumes
• Must be able to wear required PPE

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with burn tables or CNC equipment
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience
• Ability to read basic blueprints or shop drawings

QualificationsPreferred Qualifications

• Experience with burn tables or CNC equipment
• Forklift and/or overhead crane experience
• Ability to read basic blueprints or shop drawings