CB&I

CNC Burn Table Operator

CB&I

Houston, Texas, United States$0 – $0Posted Jun 3, 2026

Job description

Company Overview CB&I® is the world’s leading designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals. With more than 60,000 structures completed throughout our 135+ year history, we have the global expertise and strategically-located operations to provide customers world-class storage solutions for even the most complex energy infrastructure projects.

Overview

The CNC Burn Table Operator is responsible for setting up, programming, and operating CNC burn tables, typically plasma or oxy-fuel cutting machines, to cut metal materials according to specifications. This role requires a combination of technical skills, including blueprint reading, CNC programming, and machine operation, as well as attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

This position is an Individual Contributor role. The role directly reports to the Supervisor.

Benefits

Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Short Term Disability 401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off Standard work schedule is 4 days a week (Monday- Thursday), 10 hours a day. Mandatory Overtime on weekends based on production needs Responsibilities Setup and Programming: Prepare the burn table for production runs by selecting the correct programs, setting up torches, and ensuring proper alignment of materials.

Operation: Safely operate the CNC burn table, monitoring the cutting process and making adjustments as needed to maintain quality and efficiency. Material Handling: Load and unload materials onto the burn table, often using overhead cranes or forklifts. Quality Control: Inspect finished parts for accuracy, remove burrs and slag, and ensure they meet specified quality standards.

Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the burn table to ensure optimal performance. Safety: Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols related to operating the burn table and handling materials. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including material specifications and quality checks.

Ensure all operations comply with OSHA and company safety standards. Maintain a clean and organized work area, and housekeeping standards. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent 1+ years of experiance runing a CNC machie Skills and Behaviors Normal work environment will be shop or field which will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.

Physical Requirements NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%) Standing C Walking F Sitting NP Pushing F Pulling F Climbing O Balancing O Bending C Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering O Feeling C Vision C Hearing C Lifting (lbs.) Carrying (lbs.)

0-10lbs C 0-10lbs C 10-20lbs C 10-20lbs C 25-50lbs O 25-50lbs O 50-100lbs NP 50-100lbs NP 100lbs+ NP 100lbs+ NP Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Medium Work: Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds (overhead level). Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Very Heavy Work: Lifting objects more than 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more (to shoulder height).

Tools Used Tape measure, Stencils, Bevel Guage, hand torch grinding, level, chalk line, sledgehammer Personal Protective Equipment Hardhat, safety goggles/glasses with side shields Z87 stamped, hearing protection, gloves, and safety toe shoes required ANSI 41.1 with steel toe and defined heel Audio-Visual & Licensing Demands R=Required & NR =Not Required Depth Perception R Color Discrimination R Peripheral Vision R Hearing (Avg) R Work Environment NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%) Inside C Wet and/or Humid O Electrical Hazards NP Fumes NP Outside F Noise C Burns O Odors NP Extreme Cold O Vibration O Explosives NP Mist NP Extreme Heat O Mechanical Hazards C Radiant Energy NP Gases NP Setup and Programming: Prepare the burn table for production runs by selecting the correct programs, setting up torches, and ensuring proper alignment of materials.

Operation: Safely operate the CNC burn table, monitoring the cutting process and making adjustments as needed to maintain quality and efficiency. Material Handling: Load and unload materials onto the burn table, often using overhead cranes or forklifts. Quality Control: Inspect finished parts for accuracy, remove burrs and slag, and ensure they meet specified quality standards.

Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on the burn table to ensure optimal performance. Safety: Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols related to operating the burn table and handling materials. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including material specifications and quality checks.

Ensure all operations comply with OSHA and company safety standards. Maintain a clean and organized work area, and housekeeping standards. Performs other duties as required. High School Diploma or equivalent 1+ years of experiance runing a CNC machie

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