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Burning Operator
$17 / hour
Posted 08/06/2026
Job ID:
126630
Job Description
Burning Operator
Pay: Starting at $17.00 per hour
Location: Tulsa, OK 74115
Training Shift: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Regular Shift After Training: Wednesday–Saturday
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #: 126630
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking a dependable Burning Operator to join a heavy industrial manufacturing facility in Tulsa. This position is responsible for supporting industrial kiln and burner operations, monitoring production systems, moving kiln cars, recording production information, and identifying operational issues in a safety-sensitive, high-heat environment.
New employees will complete approximately 60–90 days of training on the Monday–Friday day shift. Once the Lead and Supervisor determine the employee is prepared to work independently, the position will transition to its regular four-day schedule.
Training & Regular Schedule
Training Schedule – Approximately 60–90 Days
• Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Training continues until the Lead and Supervisor approve independent operation
Regular Schedule After Training
• Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Required Experience & Skills
• Minimum 1 year of experience in manufacturing, heavy industrial, warehouse, or production environments
• Basic computer skills for operating kiln software and entering production data
• Ability to interpret machine readings and production information
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to recognize and respond to operational or equipment irregularities
• Flexible attitude and ability to adapt as production demands change
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to pass required background and pre-employment drug screening
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Support the safe operation of industrial burners and kiln systems
• Monitor kiln software, machine readings, and production information throughout the process
• Record production data accurately using computer-based systems
• Identify unusual machine readings or operational conditions and report concerns promptly
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and production issues
• Manually push, steer, and position heavy kiln cars into and out of industrial burners
• Work closely with production team members to maintain efficient plant operations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all company operating procedures and production requirements
• Perform additional production duties as assigned
Safety Requirements
• Strictly follow all company safety procedures in this safety-sensitive position
• Wear all company-provided PPE as required
• Maintain focus and situational awareness around industrial burners and high-temperature equipment
• Immediately report equipment concerns, unsafe conditions, or production irregularities
Physical Requirements
• Ability to manually push, steer, and maneuver heavy kiln cars
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and repetitive physical activity throughout the shift
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work for extended periods
• Comfortable working around high-heat industrial kilns and burners while wearing required PPE
Work Environment
• Heavy industrial manufacturing facility
• Safety-sensitive production environment involving high-temperature kilns and burner systems
• Exposure to heat, industrial machinery, heavy materials, and active production operations
• Tight-knit plant team requiring dependable attendance, communication, and teamwork
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
• Starting pay of $17.00/hour
• Comprehensive 60–90 day training period before independent operation
• Four-day regular work schedule after training
• Long-term temp-to-hire opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to learn specialized industrial kiln and burner operations
• Excellent opportunity to develop technical, mechanical, and production skills in a heavy industrial environment
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.
You can also apply in person at:
Stand-By Personnel
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM
About Tulsa, OK
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