(1) Waterjet Operator 

Temp to Hire

Monday - Friday

7:15a - 4:00p

$20-$23, DOE

Reports To: Operations Manager 

Summary of Position Primarily operates the Waterjet Machine to cut alloy sheets and plates according to the given specifications, sketches or shop travelers. 

Responsibilities and Duties 

As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Waterjet Operator. 

These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require. 

Expected to not only interpret sketches but to draw all orders on the machine's CAD Program, read shop orders and other related technical data, in order to determine the machine's set up and control settings. 

Retrieve material from the plate racks using overhead crane, forklift or handcart. 

Draw or nest parts for cutting in order to maximize yield and minimize waste. 

After cutting, each cut piece in inspected, measured, marked as well as the return piece. 

Responsible for the proper marking of alloy, spec, heat and size of piece on the material. 

Scanning on and off the order being processed and for processing any paperwork associated with the order, including bar code tags, cycle counts, as well as exception report inventory counts. 

Maintain the waterjet machine by loading all garnet, inspecting bellows, hoses, pumps, filters, flow meters and various pressure fittings around the machine. "Repair minor leaks as well as keep the cutting heads clean to avoid damage due to clogs.

Visualize part placement on starting stock and be able to layout cut patterns in his head. 

Required Qualifications 

High School diploma or equivalent with some business college related courses.

Three years warehouse experience 

One year waterjet machine, plasma, or like machine experience preferred 

Must have math and general geometry skills 

Working knowledge of computer drawing software 

Strong work ethic; self-motivated

Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good organizational, problem solving skills, and time management skills

Ability to effectively multi-task and work independently on assigned tasks 

Physical Requirements Physical demands:

Sitting-Rarely 

Use of hands or fingers to handle or feel-Over ¾ of the time

Reach with hands or arms-Over ½ of the time 

Kneeling/Crawling/Twisting/Balancing-Over ½ of the time 

Bending/Climbing-Over ½ of the time 

Talk or hear-Over ¾ of the time 

Close vision (clear vision at 36 inches or less) 

Weights to be lifted: 

Up to 50 pounds-Over ¾ of the time

Up to 75 pounds-Less than ¼ of the time 

Weights to be pushed/pulled: 

Between 25-50 pounds-Over ¾ of the time Working Conditions Good working conditions.

Frequent visual/auditory attention and involvement required to place tags on appropriate materials. 

Requires continuous use of computer to receive and give information. 

DS/BG Required