Job ID: DN251107918
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/18/2026
Plasma Burner w/ Beveling | $22.74/hr | Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM–1:30 AM / Night Shift / Onsite
What Matters Most
• Starting Pay of $22.74 per hour
• Schedule: Monday – Friday / 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM with a 30-minute lunch
• Location: Houston, TX
• Opportunity to work with CNC plasma cutting and beveling equipment
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
• Schedule: Monday – Friday / 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM with a 30-minute lunch
• Location: Houston, TX
• Opportunity to work with CNC plasma cutting and beveling equipment
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Plasma Burner with Beveling experience to operate CNC plasma equipment for precision cutting and beveling of steel plates. This position requires the ability to set up and program CNC machinery, read blueprints and work orders, and use precision measurement tools to ensure finished parts meet specifications. The role also supports material handling and warehouse operations in a fast-paced steel processing environment.
Responsibilities:
• Operate the Kinetic 2500 CNC plasma machine for precision cutting and beveling
• Set up and program equipment while maintaining safe and productive machine operations
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings
• Inspect finished parts using gauges, calipers, tape measures, squares, and other precision measurement tools
• Load, unload, and stage heavy steel materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, adjustments, and consumable tracking
• Set up and program equipment while maintaining safe and productive machine operations
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings
• Inspect finished parts using gauges, calipers, tape measures, squares, and other precision measurement tools
• Load, unload, and stage heavy steel materials using forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment
• Perform routine machine maintenance, cleaning, adjustments, and consumable tracking
Qualifications and Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum two (2) years of CNC plasma cutting experience with beveling in a steel or metal fabrication environment
• Experience with CNC machinery or heavy-duty industrial equipment; Kinetic 2500 experience preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with common steel grades such as A36, A572, and A516
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification preferred
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools including tape measures, calipers, squares, and gauges
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform extended periods of standing, climbing, and other physical warehouse activities
• Minimum two (2) years of CNC plasma cutting experience with beveling in a steel or metal fabrication environment
• Experience with CNC machinery or heavy-duty industrial equipment; Kinetic 2500 experience preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with common steel grades such as A36, A572, and A516
• Forklift and/or overhead crane certification preferred
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools including tape measures, calipers, squares, and gauges
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds and perform extended periods of standing, climbing, and other physical warehouse activities
Benefits and Perks:
• Starting Pay of $22.74 per hour
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Training and Career Growth Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Holidays
• Training and Career Growth Opportunities
Your New Organization:
Universal Steel America, Inc. is a specialty steel plate distributor and processor offering a broad range of in-house processing capabilities, including plasma and oxy-fuel burning, beveling, drilling, tapping, rolling, forming, and welding. The company emphasizes quality, service, safety, and efficient production while supporting customers across the steel industry.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base pay range for this position is $47,299 annually, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final compensation will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future growth.
