AI summary
CNC Burn Table Trainee role at Metals USA in Tulsa, focused on operating multiple fabrication machines and handling materials while maintaining quality and documentation. You'll read blueprints/work orders, set up tooling, measure to tight tolerances, and support ISO-style in-process inspections. Standout perk: benefits plus upward mobility/professional growth are highlighted.
Key skills
CNC burn table operationBlueprint/work order readingPrecision measurement (calipers, micrometer, gauges)Overhead crane operationForklift operationHand tools use (grinder)Quality control / in-process inspection (ISO)Machine setup and adjustments (speed/feed/depth)Preventative maintenance (lubrication/cleaning/parts)Computer literacy (Microsoft, CAD programming, ERP)
Salary not listed — comparable Tulsa CNC operator/trainee fabrication roles typically pay around $17–$24/hour depending on experience and shift.
You'll thrive here if you’re mechanically minded, safety-focused, and comfortable measuring precisely, reading instructions/blueprints, and operating shop equipment like cranes/forklifts while keeping paperwork accurate.
Why apply
- Benefits package offered
- Upward mobility and growth
- ISO-certified quality environment
Metals USA has an immediate opening for a CNC Burn Table Trainee in the Tulsa, OK location. The CNC Burn Table Trainee performs advanced production activities requiring a demonstrated high level of skill and proficiency in material handling, production processes and multiple machine operation acquired through extended experience and training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Positions work pieces for processing
- Operates a combination of different machines to process work by cutting, burning, sawing, blasting, shearing, punching, grinding, bending, or pressing
- Uses gauges, calipers, squares, or rulers for measurement
- Determines processing specifications such as materials, cutting tools, location of cutting lines, dimensions, tolerances, and operational sequences by reviewing blueprints, work orders, tooling instructions or other written specifications
- Installs and aligns specified punches, cutting blades or other fixtures in machine bed using gauges, templates, feelers, shims, or hand tools
- Adjusts controls to set cutting speed, depth and feed rates; and diagnoses problems and makes necessary adjustments
- Performs quality control inspections on finished product; for ISO-certified locations, performs In Process Quality Inspections
- Coordinates and executes material handling of all inventories to be processed including operation of overhead crane
- Performs limited preventative maintenance, such as lubrication, cleaning and changing of parts
- May train less experienced workers and perform as lead in absence of group leader
- May mark identification on material/work pieces before processing
- May mark material after processing; store material for additional processing and/or shipping
- Restocks material
- Completes work order paperwork/documentation
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Metals USA offers a competitive starting salary and benefits plus upward mobility professional growth.
Metals USA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees w/o regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Metals USA is committed to protecting our employees by creating and maintaining a workplace free of substance abuse.
- High School Graduate or GED
- Advanced reading and writing comprehension in English (to read work order instructions, safety, and policy manuals)
- Advanced measuring skills to read English & Metric systems and a tape measure, caliper, gauges, or micrometer
- Must have mechanical aptitude and arithmetic skills to calculate and convert decimals and fractions
- Experience operating an overhead crane / forklift operator
- Must be proficient in the use of hand tools including grinder
- Demonstrated manual dexterity, finger dexterity, arm-hand steadiness, and multi-limb coordination
- Computer Literacy; Microsoft Products, CAD Programming and ERP
- Must be organized with attention to detail
- Candidate must pass pre-employment drug screen.