Plasma Operator

Job Description

This role operates a plasma table to produce high-quality parts for fabrication, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency throughout the cutting process. You will independently troubleshoot system issues, maintain equipment, and accurately identify and record structural steel materials while working closely with a small, supportive team in a busy fabrication shop.

Responsibilities

- Operate the plasma table to cut and produce various parts for fabrication according to specifications and production requirements.
- Troubleshoot plasma table and system errors independently to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production flow.
- Identify and record structural steel materials used for jobs and stock parts, using a tape measure in both metric and imperial systems to verify dimensions.
- Perform routine maintenance on the plasma table, including monitoring the condition of consumables and changing them as needed to ensure optimal cutting performance.
- Set up and adjust machines and equipment for plasma cutting operations, ensuring proper calibration and safe operation.
- Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to determine cutting patterns, dimensions, and material requirements.
- Inspect finished parts for quality, accuracy, and adherence to specifications, following quality assurance procedures.
- Use measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers to verify dimensions and tolerances on cut parts.
- Handle and move materials and parts safely, including loading and unloading material onto the plasma table or burn table as required.
- Collaborate with welders, fabricators, and other team members to coordinate workflow and support production needs.




- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all shop safety guidelines and procedures.

Essential Skills

- Proven ability to operate a plasma table for cutting structural steel and sheet metal parts.
- Experience troubleshooting system errors on plasma cutting equipment independently.
- Ability to identify and record structural steel materials for jobs and stock parts accurately.
- Proficiency using a tape measure in both metric and imperial systems to verify dimensions.
- Experience with plasma cutting, plasma torch operation, and burn table operation.
- Hands-on experience in fabrication and machine operation in a shop setting.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and perform basic blueprint reading for fabrication work.
- Experience with inspection and quality assurance processes for fabricated parts.
- Skill in using measuring tools such as calipers for dimensional checks and calibration-related tasks.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for machines and cutting equipment.
- Ability to safely perform loading and material handling tasks in a fabrication shop.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Forklift experience or certification is a strong advantage.
- Experience with laser operation, laser cutting, or laser machines in a fabrication environment.




- Experience in sheet metal work, press brake operation, or general machine operating.
- Some fitting experience to support fabrication and assembly work.
- Ability to read and interpret detailed blueprints and fabrication drawings with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience with quality assurance practices, including inspection and documentation of finished parts.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will work in a fabrication shop environment on a crew that includes more than 20 welders on the day shift. The shop uses plasma tables, burn tables, plasma torches, and other fabrication equipment such as press brakes and laser machines, along with standard measuring and inspection tools like tape measures and calipers. The environment focuses on safe shop practices, organized work areas, and coordinated production activities. The role involves standing for extended periods, handling steel materials, operating machinery, and working in a busy, production-oriented setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small team that treats each other like family, fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where everyone looks out for one another. The shop emphasizes safety, providing a secure work environment where safe practices are a core value. You can expect a stable schedule, a close-knit crew, and the opportunity to build strong working relationships while contributing to high-quality fabrication work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Perks

The pay range for

📌 Plasma Operator (Canada)
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