Waterjet Laser Operator

Sacoma Specialty Products, LLC•Edinburgh, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sacoma Specialty Products is looking for a hands-on, on-site Waterjet Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with advanced manufacturing equipment, takes pride in producing precise, high-quality parts, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. The Waterjet Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating waterjet equipment to cut a variety of materials according to specifications, and production requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Trained to operate an overhead crane
Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Compliance with all health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures
Must have excellent attendance as well as willingness and ability to work overtime
Physically demanding task of unloading parts from sheet steel skeletons throughout the shift.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds continuously.
Must be able to pull and position steel plates.
Must be able to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

Operate the machine in a safe manner
Perform quality first piece inspections and get Quality approvals as needed
Separate the finished product from the skeleton
Load and run programs set by Engineering
Responsible for the quality of the product
Get assistance from the Team Leader or Engineering when the machine is not cutting correctly
Know how to start and stop the Water Jet properly
Run 2D programs provided by Engineering and ensure proper nesting and cut alignment on the machine.
Load steel, unload finished parts and skeletons from the Waterjet and 2D lasers; organize parts per job order and prepare them for shipping
Responsible for all material handling and inventory of Water jet parts and steel plates
Repair of all nonconforming parts
DXFs updated and old files deleted when a programming alert has been received
Keep necessary operational and quality records and complete required paperwork
Remain productive and assist with other tasks during machine transitions or downtime
Implement continuous improvement ideas
6-S responsibility for the area
Dispose of scrap skeletons responsibly in the correct recycling dumpsters
Perform basic maintenance tasks at the prescribed frequency to maintain the machine in good working order
Perform additional tasks as needed to support production goals or team initiatives