Waterjet Operator Tech - 1st Shift

Mountville Careers • Dalton, GA

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About The Position

Waterjet Operator Techs maintain and operate the water jet, perform routine startup and operating maintenance checks, and help ensure a safe environment around the machine. Operators verify path files against drawing files before cutting, confirm that drawing packets are complete, and load drawings onto the water jet using the installed Flow Cut software. They may assist drafters with producing drawing files to meet production schedules. The role also includes rebuilding water jet components, reporting consumable-part inventory daily, and performing other assigned tasks. Candidates must be able to lift 70 pounds.

Requirements

• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with CAD/CAM, WARD JET, and IKHULU software.
• Welding experience.
• Lift truck operation experience.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate the water jet.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks during startup and operation.
• During startup, verify that the abrasive hopper is filled with silicon carbide abrasive; bleed down the airline supply; turn on air supply valves and machine power; check the E-stops, coolant level, chiller, Ebbco filtration system, Waterveyor, gauges, and for leaks.
• At the beginning of each shift, complete tank stirs and remove abrasive from the bottom of the Waterveyor sump vessel; notify management if abrasive has accumulated above the screens so tank cleaning can be scheduled.
• Shovel the tank as needed during periodic tank cleanings.
• Before cutting a mold, verify that material is secured to the table, weights are on the material, and shields are in place.
• Verify drawing packets contain the required assembly and component drawings, special instructions, release form, request form, and other relevant information; contact management with questions before cutting.
• Verify path files against drawing files before cutting material.
• Load verified drawings from a flash drive onto the water jet using Flow Cut software.
• Assist drafters with producing drawing files as needed to meet production schedules.
• Rebuild water jet components, including intensifiers, bleed-down valves, and cutting heads, as needed.
• Submit an inventory of consumable parts to management daily.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 80 hours of vacation, prorated by start date.
• Holiday pay for major federal holidays.
• Annual increases with reviews.
• Health benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• 401(k) with 100% company matching.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed