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Job Description

Overview

The Burner Operator is responsible for ensuring quality products are produced safely and efficiently by setting up, operating, and performing basic programming tasks related to burner systems. This position operates on the 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with the potential for overtime.

Responsibilities

  • Review and interpret paperwork and work order documents to create a mental map of order placements on the table.
  • Locate materials on the floor or in staging areas and utilize appropriate material handling equipment.
  • Choose the correct tips for the burner torch based on material type and desired cutting edges.
  • Program the CNC computer according to work order instructions and clean scrap slag from finished parts.
  • Place parts on a skid for packaging and note customer unloading requirements.
  • Remove all scrap from the table and place it in the dumpster.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned to support production efficiency and safety.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to work assigned overtime, sometimes with short notice.
  • Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
  • Demonstrated reliable work history.
  • Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all inspection tasks.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Life insurance
  • Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Referral Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount
  • Tuition reimbursement

Additional Info

  • 2nd Shift Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., with availability to work overtime as needed.

Benefits

401k
PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Paid Life insurance
Paid Short / Long-Term Disability Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount
Tuition reimbursement
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How this job compares in Alpharetta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$36/hr across 136 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Alpharetta, GA

Alpharetta, GA currently has 9 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 7 employers. 5 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 361 other active welding openings from 211 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Alpharetta, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), and JCB North America (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $36/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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