CNC Plasma & OxyFuel Burn Table Operator

A day on the floor as our CNC Plasma & OxyFuel Burn Table Operator

Starting pay: $18.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM

Expect overtime opportunities; hours can shift with production demand.

What your day looks like

You clock in, review the cut list, and pull plate using an overhead crane. With blueprints in hand, you call up the program, confirm dimensions with a tape and calipers, and set up the plasma or O2/fuel torch. Before first break, parts are nested and the burn table is humming. Midshift, you swap a torch head component, tweak a program parameter, and keep material moving with the forklift. By afternoon, you’re deburring, weighing finished parts, logging output on the computer, and pitching in with general production and welding support where needed. You finish with daily checks and leave your bay spotless and safe.

Your impact

• Operate CNC burn tables and related machinery to precisely cut and shape metal plates and parts
• Follow work instructions and production standards to hit quality and throughput goals
• Interpret fabrication blueprints for accurate layouts and tolerances
• Use plasma burn tables, O2/fuel torches, grinders, scrapers, tape measures, and calipers confidently
• Apply basic math (fractions/decimals) to verify dimensions and convert measurements
• Move materials safely with overhead cranes and forklifts
• Handle minor maintenance: change torch head components and make simple program adjustments
• Weigh raw materials and finished parts for proper handling and documentation
• Download programs and record production using basic computer systems
• Clean and deburr parts
• Perform daily equipment inspections and safety checks
• Keep a clean, orderly, and hazardfree work area
• Support teammates and assist with general production or welding needs
• Suggest process improvements to boost productivity, efficiency, and quality

What you bring

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of relevant machine operation experience
• Background in heavy industrial or construction environments preferred
• Proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Fluent in spoken and written English

Physical demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and hand use to operate tools and equipment
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Comfort working in a fastpaced manufacturing setting

How to apply

Email your resume to or call for details.

Benefits through Express

While on assignment as an Express Associate, you may be eligible for:

• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Medical Plan
• Referral Bonuses

Some benefits require a minimum number of hours and/or weeks worked before eligibility begins.

Worksite & partner location

Express Employment Professionals – Amarillo
6605 I-40 West
Amarillo, TX 79106

About Express

Express Employment Professionals partners with skilled tradespeople to match their experience with great opportunities. We place talent in fulltime, parttime, and temporary roles across North Americaready to help you take the next step.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.