Material Handler / Driver

WET Design•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to WET, the pioneering force behind groundbreaking fountain designs and engineering marvels worldwide, from the Fountains of Bellagio to the awe-inspiring Dubai Fountain (the world’s largest choreographed fountain), and hundreds more. WET harnesses the elements of nature – water, fire, ice, fog, and light – to evoke emotions, transcend the mundane, and captivate audiences across the globe. WET has established itself as a visionary design company. Our designs blend form, material, patters, acoustics and more to create spectacular places that visitors connect with. WET has been chosen to create for some of the most high-profile clients in the world. With award-winning and groundbreaking projects ranging from residential to government and corporate projects, we design water features for small or large footprints. THE CORE OF THE POSITION The Material Handler will be responsible for material handling, cutting metals & movement of raw materials and finished parts using company truck and forklift.

Requirements

5+ years of driving a company Truck and a fork-lift in a Production environment
3+ years of material handling experience using fork lift, company trucks, pallette jacks
1+ year of experience operating a saw
Read blue prints, use tape measurer
Clean DMV driving record - Class 3
Continuous use of hands and fingers, hearing to understand and respond to various equipment, process alarms, radio messages, etc
Self-motivated and capable and willing to work independently
Willingness to cross-strain on other saws and shop equipment
Forklift driver certification (we can certify onsite)
Able to lift at least 50+ lbs
Stand a minimum of 8+ hours per day
Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

Receive raw material deliveries, unloading trucks and putting materials in their final locations
Organization and cleanliness of material yards
Accurately setting up and aligning the saw to produce a safe, productive quality cuts
Maintaining proper cutting parameters – direction, tension, and speed
Organize and cut orders in a timely manner according to specifications
Identifying to supervisor when material levels are getting low to trigger re-order
Minimize the amount of scrap by maintaining optimal accuracy while cutting
Follow established safety procedures for all assignments
Comply with all Company requirements for conduct and work behavior
Perform startups, shut downs, inspection, oiling on critical points, and repairs
Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned
Works in other areas as instructed