Waterjet Operator

The Waterjet Operator will perform precision measuring, cutting and finishing of raw materials used for manufacturing. Responsible for setting up, operating and running the CNC Waterjet Equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Study blueprints to determine dimensions of finished piece, sequence of operations and setup requirements.

Set controls to regulate cutting factors and edit computerized machine control.

Responsible for operation, loading and unloading material and parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements.

Studies and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements.

Ensure productions rates are met or exceeded.

Monitor machine operations to ensure cuts meet quality and tolerance specifications.

Troubleshoot minor machine or process issues and perform routine maintenance as needed.

Team focused environment with commitment to quality and safety.

Job Qualifications

Preferred one year of experience operating a waterjet, precision instruments such as calipers, micrometers, height stand, threaded plug gauges, ring gauges, gauge pins, radius gauges, ID micrometers, bore gauges, and ID calipers

Preferred Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three years of precision machining experience required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Comfortable working in a loud, wet and industrial environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.