**Job Title: Burner Operator** **Job Description** The Burner Operator will be responsible for loading, setting up, running, making adjustments, and ensuring that metal plates are being cut to specification. This includes performing basic programming tasks such as uploading the code into the system to execute the correct cuts. The operator will receive a list of orders to complete each shift, review the paperwork and materials before completing orders, and locate the correct metals using equipment like chains, hooks, plate dogs, and magnets to safely place the metal on the table. Mechanical aptitude is necessary for setting up the torches and making changes depending on the order. Maintaining a clean environment by removing scraps and debris around the machine is also a key responsibility. **Responsibilities** + Load, set up, run, and make adjustments to ensure metal plates are cut to specifications. + Perform basic programming by uploading code into the system for accurate cuts. + Review paperwork and materials before completing each order. + Locate correct metals and safely place them on tables using various equipment. + Set up torches and make necessary changes for each order. + Maintain a clean work environment by removing scraps and debris. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical aptitude and machine operating experience. + Ability to read a tape measure accurately. + Experience with forklift operation. + Minimum of 1 year of industrial machine operating experience. + High school diploma or GED. + Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with plasma, torch, laser, or similar table operations preferred. + Experience in machining metal is a plus. + Ability to perform machine setup and adjustments beyond basic operation. **Why Work Here?** Join a brand new company and seize the opportunity to grow from the ground up. Employees enjoy a clean work environment, three weeks of PTO from day one (on an accrual basis), and affordable insurance options. The company offers bi-weekly pay when direct. **Work Environment** The work environment is a large, open, new warehouse that is not climate controlled. Employees should be comfortable working overtime, with expected hours ranging from 50-60 per week due to large orders and current understaffing. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brandenburg, Kentucky. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Brandenburg,KY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.