Metal Processing and Finishing / Thermal Cutting Equipment Operation

Oxy-Fuel Burning Machine Operator

Operates oxy-fuel burning machines to cut, trim, or shape metal workpieces according to specifications. Sets up equipment, adjusts gas flow and torch position, monitors cutting process, and inspects finished pieces for quality.

Average monthly gross

5,513 CAD

3 validated salaries

Median

5,310 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

5,278 CAD - 5,830 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Oxy-Fuel Burning Machine Operator

ISCO

7223

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
Clear

By seniority

Senior 1 validated salaries
5,310 CAD 5,310 CAD - 5,310 CAD
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
5,615 CAD 5,270 CAD - 5,960 CAD

Yearly trend

5,513 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 5,310 CAD 1
Lithuania 5,270 CAD 1
United States 5,960 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
CGI 5,310 CAD 1
Mayo Clinic 5,960 CAD 1
Northstar Systems 5,270 CAD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Oxy-Fuel Cutter Operator Oxy-Fuel Torch Operator Flame Cutting Machine Operator Oxyacetylene Burning Machine Operator

Skills

Hard skills

Oxy-fuel cutting Torch setup and adjustment Metal thickness measurement Blueprint reading Quality inspection of cut edges Gas pressure regulation

Soft skills

Attention to detail Safety awareness Manual dexterity Problem-solving

Tools

Oxy-fuel cutting machine Oxygen and fuel gas cylinders Pressure regulators Torch tips Personal protective equipment (PPE) Measuring tools (calipers, rulers)

Certifications

Certified Welder (CW) - optional OSHA Safety Training Hazardous Materials Handling Certification

Employment context

Industries

Metal fabrication Shipbuilding Construction Manufacturing Scrap metal recycling

Company types

Industrial manufacturing plants Steel service centers Fabrication shops Shipyards

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low