Cutting large metal beams and scrap pieces into smaller, manageable sections.

Outdoor industrial scrap yard with a ground covered in various metal debris, beams, and plates. A yellow metal wall is visible on the right, and other workers are seen in the background.

The worker uses both hands to grip and maneuver a cutting torch. They lean over the work area, moving the torch steadily along the metal. They also use their feet to kick and reposition cut metal pieces.

Steel I-beams, metal plates, and various scrap metal components of different lengths and thicknesses.

Oxy-fuel cutting torch with a long metal neck, a nozzle, and connected gas hoses.

Moderate precision is required to maintain a consistent cut line and speed, with fine hand adjustments to keep the torch at the optimal distance from the metal surface.

The worker performs the cutting task independently while other workers are present in the same general area, indicating parallel work in a shared industrial space.

1. 01Position the cutting torch at the starting point of the metal beam.
2. 02Apply the flame to the metal to begin the cutting process.
3. 03Slowly move the torch along the desired cut line, allowing the heat to penetrate and sever the metal.
4. 04Complete the cut through the entire thickness of the beam or plate.
5. 05Use a foot or the torch head to push the severed piece away from the main structure.
6. 06Identify the next section to be cut and reposition the body and tool accordingly.
7. 07Repeat the cutting process on subsequent metal pieces.