About the role
STS Technical Services is hiring a CNC Plasma Operator in West Point, Mississippi. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of CNC plasma cutting equipment to produce precision metal components in accordance with engineering drawings, work orders and quality specifications. If you have hands-on CNC plasma cutting experience, understand production drawings and know how to work safely in a manufacturing shop environment, we want to hear from you. Position Summary The CNC Plasma Cutting Table Operator is responsible for operating computer-numerically controlled plasma cutting equipment to support production throughput, dimensional accuracy and material utilization while following all safety and quality management system requirements. Machine Setup and Operation Set up and operate CNC plasma cutting table per daily work orders and router packages Load and interpret CNC programs, including G-code and machine-native formats Make minor program edits as authorized Select and install correct consumables, including tips, electrodes, shields and swirl rings, per material type and thickness Set plasma parameters including amperage, cut speed, pierce delay and gas pressures Nest parts efficiently using CAM/nesting software to maximize material yield and minimize scrap Perform test cuts and verify dimensional accuracy prior to full production runs Quality and Inspection Perform in-process inspection using calipers, squares and tape measures to verify part dimensions Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts and cut-to-size specifications Identify, tag and segregate nonconforming material Initiate NCR documentation as required Maintain first-article documentation and traveler sign-offs per QMS procedures Monitor cut quality indicators, including dross, bevel angle, kerf width and surface condition Material Handling Stage raw material, including plate, sheet and structural material, at the machine using overhead crane, forklift or manual handling Verify material certifications and heat/lot traceability prior to cutting Handle, label and store finished cut parts to prevent damage and maintain part identity Return and properly store remnant material Updat…
