2nd Shift Water Jet Operator

Sunshine Metals•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Water Jet Operator Summary of Position The Water Jet Operator is responsible for effectively and efficiently operating the high-pressure water jet to process and produce high quality products and ensure optimal customer satisfaction throughout Sunshine Metals, Inc. (SMI) Responsibilities and Duties As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Water Jet Operator. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require. Responsible for loading and unloading material and parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring, and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements on a water jet. Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up of requirements. Ensures production rates are met or exceeded. Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of productions. Reports all machine malfunctions to management. Communicates with management, production control, quality, and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues. Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment. Suggest and implement improvements. Communicates all production related items to next shift Water Jet Operator or shift supervisors. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Conform to the company’s culture of quality, service, and continuous improvement, while taking personal responsibility for your own actions and treating fellow employees, customers, and vendors respectively and ethically. Provide management with reports as needed. Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations, and quality standards. Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One or more years of experience in production/equipment operation
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze, track, and maintain accountabilities
Ability to effectively multi-task
Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers
Strong work ethic; self-motivated

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in production / equipment operation
One or more years of experience working in metals industry

Responsibilities

Responsible for loading and unloading material and parts, proving programs, operating controls, setting offsets, deburring, and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements on a water jet.
Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up of requirements.
Ensures production rates are met or exceeded.
Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to ensure quality of productions.
Reports all machine malfunctions to management.
Communicates with management, production control, quality, and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues.
Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
Suggest and implement improvements.
Communicates all production related items to next shift Water Jet Operator or shift supervisors.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Conform to the company’s culture of quality, service, and continuous improvement, while taking personal responsibility for your own actions and treating fellow employees, customers, and vendors respectively and ethically.
Provide management with reports as needed.
Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ safety rules, regulations, and quality standards.
Adhere to Sunshine Metals’ policies and procedures.