Cutting Torch Operator

Description

Job Summary: The professional will perform pre-use inspection and operation of scrap cutting equipment, ensuring material safety and compliance. Key Highlights: 1. Scrap cutting operation 2. Inspection and control of scrap discharge 3. Material safety verification **Company Description** Harsco Environmental is the world's leading provider of environmental and material processing services for the steel and metals industries. Our services deliver sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefits and return high-quality raw materials to production. **Job Description** Perform pre-use inspection of cutting equipment; prepare the cutting torch or cutting lance; inspect hoses, connections, and gas pressure gauges; ignite the cutting equipment; verify gas flow; perform scrap cutting. • Inspect and control scrap discharge in the scrap oxy-cutting area, and determine the correct discharge location for materials. • Check for sealed cylinders or vessels, such as: closed vessels, oxygen cylinders, acetylene cylinders, argon cylinders, etc. • Check for scrap contaminated with chemicals, hydrocarbons, and other contaminants, such as: greasy/oily materials, paint cans, rubber, wood, plastic, and especially scrap containing coke oven residues, for safety reasons and to prevent accidents. • Accept materials for cutting, such as: coils, sheets, metal structures, rails, beams, etc. (provided they are clean). **Qualifications** * Completed elementary education