flame cutter

Job Description & Requirements

A Flame Cutter job description typically involves using flame-cutting equipment to cut metal pieces to specified dimensions, as well as welding and joining metal parts . Responsibilities often include following safety procedures, maintaining equipment, and inspecting finished work to ensure quality.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cutting Metal: Using gas flames or electric arcs to cut metal pieces to precise dimensions, following blueprints or work orders.
• Welding and Joining: Joining metal parts using various welding methods, including gas flame, electric arc, and other techniques.
• Equipment Operation: Operating and maintaining flame-cutting equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition.
• Safety Procedures: Adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures when operating flame-cutting equipment and welding.
• Quality Control: Inspecting finished work to ensure it meets specifications and tolerances.
• Material Handling: Measuring and cutting materials to specifications, as well as potentially sourcing materials for projects.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues with equipment or materials, and reporting any malfunctions to supervisors.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in operating flame-cutting equipment and welding techniques.
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret blueprints and work orders to determine required dimensions and specifications.
• Safety Awareness: Strong understanding of safety procedures and regulations related to flame cutting and welding.
• Precision and Accuracy: Ability to work with precision and accuracy to ensure finished work meets quality standards.
• Mechanical Aptitude: A general understanding of mechanical principles and equipment operation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues with equipment or materials.