Waterjet Operator

Industrial Service & InstallationSpringettsbury Township, PA
$25 - $28Onsite

About The Position

The Waterjet Operator is responsible for safely operating the Waterjet to produce parts needed for equipment and structures that will be installed at customer sites. This position requires someone with experience operating and programming a CNC waterjet (laser and plasma operator experience may be applicable). A successful candidate must have solid math and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

  • High School degree required
  • Solid math and problem-solving skills required
  • 5+ years of sheet/plate metal cutting experience using automated technologies, such as laser, plasma or waterjet (abrasive waterjet strongly preferred)
  • Experience with other metal fabrication equipment (brakes, shears, iron workers, rollers, etc.) is required
  • Willingness to work in other areas of the shop as needed
  • Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

  • formal training in metal fabrication through a trade school or apprenticeship is preferred
  • Welding experience is helpful

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all safety requirements
  • Frequently communicate with supervisor, engineering, and any other affected personnel/departments regarding quality and production issues
  • Use blueprints, specifications, and precise measurements and calculations to accurately and efficiently produce metal and plastic parts
  • Load and unload work pieces, either manually or using lift equipment
  • Moves cut material into appropriate storage areas
  • Generally, observe in-process cutting of material to ensure quality
  • Complete quality inspections of parts, including using measuring equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
  • Provide complete, accurate, and legible documentation of fabricated parts, and of any activities related to their production
  • Fully maintain the waterjet and other equipment required to complete job duties (including periodically emptying the sediment from the tank, which is hard, wet, dirty work)
  • Perform housekeeping/general upkeep of entire work area (and assist in housekeeping throughout the shop, as needed)
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