Water Jet Operator

CCI Inc•New Iberia, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 60 years Frederick’s Manufacturing LLC has brought their expertise and a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, high-quality equipment to customers across North America. From their Louisiana based operations, Frederick’s Manufacturing LLC specializes in CNC and conventional machining, subsea fabrication, and wireline tooling, and manufactures critical components such as packer parts, downhole tools, hydraulic cylinders, subsea structures, pipe clamps, HDD Tools, mats, and custom-fabricated assemblies, supporting clients across the oil and gas, marine, industrial, petrochemical, agricultural, and wireline sectors. Now as part of the CCI Group of Companies, Frederick’s Manufacturing LLC is expanding their reach and capabilities into the oil and gas, construction, infrastructure, and other industries, while also benefiting from CCI’s multidisciplinary engineering, construction, and technology expertise. Together with CCI, Frederick’s is positioned for long-term growth, stability, and continued excellence. Position SummaryThe WaterJet Operator is responsible for programming, setting up, and operating waterjet cutting equipment to produce precision parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and ensure efficient, accurate production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Experience operating waterjet cutting equipment in a manufacturing environment
Ability to program and run jobs independently with minimal supervision
Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to manage time effectively and meet production deadlines
Must be available to work nights, overtime and weekends as required

Nice To Haves

Experience with nesting software and programming for material optimization
Background in machining, fabrication, or metal processing
Experience working with tight tolerances and complex parts

Responsibilities

Program, set up, and operate waterjet cutting machines to produce parts to specification
Work autonomously to plan, prioritize, and execute cutting operations based on production requirements
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions
Perform material layout, nesting, and efficient use of raw materials
Inspect finished parts to verify dimensions, tolerances, and overall quality
Make adjustments to programs and machine settings to maintain accuracy and efficiency
Perform routine maintenance and ensure equipment is operating properly
Identify and troubleshoot machine or production issues and communicate with supervision as needed
Maintain accurate production and job records
Ensure work area is clean, organized, and safe at all times
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and efficiency
Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations