Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Water Jet Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will operate and maintain water jet cutting equipment to precisely cut a variety of materials, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet production specifications. Your expertise in CNC programming, blueprint reading, and mechanical knowledge will be essential in delivering efficient and accurate fabrication processes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic factory environment where safety, precision, and teamwork are paramount.
Responsibilities
- Set up and operate water jet cutting machines, ensuring proper calibration and alignment for each job.
- Program water jet equipment using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files and CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) software to achieve precise cuts.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) specifications to ensure accurate fabrication.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on water jet machinery to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Handle materials safely using forklifts and other materials handling tools; prepare raw materials for cutting processes.
- Conduct quality control checks using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Collaborate with team members on fabrication projects, assembly line tasks, and packaging operations to meet production deadlines.
Skills
- Proficiency in CNC programming, including familiarity with Fanuc controls and CNC milling machines or lathes.
- Strong knowledge of blueprint reading, GD&T standards, and mechanical principles relevant to manufacturing.
- Experience operating water jet cutters along with related equipment such as press brake machines, stamping presses, CNC milling machines, CNC lathes, and welding tools.
- Ability to use CAD software like SolidWorks for design modifications and tooling layouts.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, calipers, micrometers, and other precision measuring instruments for quality assurance.
- Knowledge of factory safety protocols, materials handling procedures, and warehouse operations.
- Basic math skills for calculating dimensions, material quantities, and machine settings; familiarity with CAM programming is a plus.
- Prior factory or manufacturing facility experience is highly desirable for success in this role. Join our team as a Water Jet Operator if you’re passionate about precision manufacturing and eager to contribute your technical expertise in a fast-paced environment!
Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
