Waterjet Operator

The Boring Company • Bastrop, TX

385d

About The Position

The Waterjet Operator at The Boring Company is responsible for programming and operating water jet machinery, specifically OMAX systems, to produce high-quality parts for tunneling technology. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols while contributing to the company's mission of revolutionizing transportation through innovative tunneling solutions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience programming and operating water jets, specifically OMAX machinery and software
• Experience with overhead cranes, basic hand tools, tape measure, calipers, micrometers, or air grinders
• Experience with DXF, DWG and various print file types
• Pump rebuild knowledge
• 5 Axis & Tilt A Jet experience
• Flexible working nights/days

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of professional experience leading machine and equipment maintenance
• Experience with CNC machine operation
• Able to navigate documentation from production records and database
• Able to identify material types and thickness as associated to work orders
• Able to read interpret blueprints and understand part tolerances per print specification

Responsibilities

• Program and operate water jets
• Experience with proper start-up and shut-down of water jets
• Program and set-up using proper garnet and mixing nozzles
• Generate multiple part nesting's and print layouts
• Troubleshoot program, offset, and condition settings and adjust corrections
• Work in accordance to established safety rules and good housekeeping practices
• Work on additional equipment or tasks outside the job description as directed by the floor supervisor for production needs or continuous improvement
• Accurately record time and production numbers daily/report scrap
• Operate machines to hold precise tolerances
• Troubleshoot and assist in repairs on the machines to ensure proper operation
• Inspect finished work pieces with proper tools

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage
• Employer-paid dental coverage
• Employer-paid vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: No Education Listed