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Overview
Oxy fuel burning machine operators set up and tend cutting machines that use a torch and oxygen stream to remove metal from workpieces as slag.
In job descriptions, look for plate or profile cutting, torch setup, gas flow, kerf control, drawings, edge quality, machine tending, safety checks and handling of hot metal parts.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
This work is centred on a cutting station, metal workpieces and a torch system. Operators prepare the machine, set gas and oxygen flow, follow drawings, watch the kerf and slag, and keep hot parts moving without damaging edges.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include reading cutting drawings, setting up torches, checking gas supply, judging heat, controlling cut speed and spotting poor edge quality. Specialization can move toward thicker plate, profile cutting, CNC-fed tables or first-piece checks.
Salary context
Pay context is influenced by material thickness, manual versus automated setup, shift work, safety responsibility, drawing complexity and how much inspection or rework the operator owns after cutting.
Career paths
Development can lead toward senior cutting operator, machine setter, welding preparation, fabrication shop coordination, quality inspection or training newer operators on torch setup and safe handling of cut metal.
Good to know
Check whether a vacancy names oxy fuel specifically, plate thickness, machine type, drawing work, crane or material handling, edge cleanup, gas safety routines and inspection duties after the cut.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
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Alternative labels
oxy-fuel burning machine operator
oxy fuel cutting machine technician
oxy-fuel cutting machine technician
oxy-fuel cutting machine operative
cutting torch operator
oxy-fuel burning machine operative
oxy-fuel cutting machine operator
oxy fuel cutting machine operator
oxy-fuel burning machine technician
oxy fuel cutting machine operative
Occupation group
Metal working machine tool setters and operators (7223)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5d46e448-b6bb-48e5-b245-5aad68e06085 |
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| ESCO code | 7223.15 |
| ISCO group | 7223 |
| Concept type | Occupation |