Water Jet Operator

Thales Australia • Santa Clarita, CA

310d • $22 - $35

About The Position

Those persons possessing the title of N/C Water Jet Operator are expected to program, setup and operate numerically controlled waterjet machines in order to fabricate metallic and non-metallic machined parts. N/C Water Jet perform a wide variety of tasks. Some may perform highly specialized activities frequently and other duties infrequently or never. The desire to achieve process efficiency may drive specialization. The more widely diverse an incumbent's skills, abilities and training or the more the incumbent excels at a certain area of specialization the more value that individual presents to the organization.

Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals quickly and accurately.
• Ability to read calipers, micrometers, tape measures and other measuring instruments.
• Ability to understand and act upon instructions given in English.

Responsibilities

• Program both 3-axis and 5-axis parts using IGEMS or other appropriate applications.
• Machine close tolerance aerospace parts and sub-assemblies, and tooling details.
• Understand, interpret and apply the principles of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Read, understand and interpret the information contained in blue prints, sketches and drawings.
• Align and secure holding fixtures, vacuum fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories and materials to the machines.
• Utilize machine schedules, supervisor assistance and information gathered from production control personnel to anticipate the upcoming workload.
• Place written tool order requests and arrange for the delivery of fixtures or other items required for smooth transitions.
• Set up and operate machines to accomplish trial runs and verify the accuracy of machine settings and/or programmed control data.
• Notify supervision immediately of discrepancies between part configuration as machined and the required configuration.
• Notify supervision when machines or other equipment malfunction or operate at less than optimum levels.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and carry that weight up to a distance of 20 ft.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Operate gantry/jib cranes for material handling purposes.
• Inspect work, report and document discrepancies.
• Accomplish other reasonable duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $22.00 to $35.00 USD Hourly.
• Eligible to participate in the Company's Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan.
• 104 hours paid time off every year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings