Water Jet Operator

 Job Summary / Responsibilities:

The Water Jet Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining water jet cutting machine to shape and cut a wide variety of materials according to production specifications. This role ensures precision, quality, and efficiency in daily operations, while strictly adhering to safety standards and maintenance protocol

Other Duties / Expectations:

• Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and work orders to determine specifications.
• Set up and operate water jet cutting equipment to cut specific metals.
• Select appropriate tools, materials, and set ups for each job.
• Inspect finished products to ensure quality and adherence to design tolerances.
• Perform routine adjustments to machines to improve cut quality or resolve issues.
• Collaborate with supervisors to meet production goals.

Responsibility:

• Machine Setup: Prepare and calibrate water jet machinery for each job based on material type and thickness
• Nozzle and Abrasive Management: Install, monitor, and replace nozzles and manage abrasive flow rate and type.     
• Material Handling: Load and secure raw materials safely onto the cutting bed
• Control Software Operation: Use CNC  systems to program and run cutting sequences
• Fixture and Tooling Management: Set up and maintain proper fixtures and tooling to ensure part stability during cutting
• Cut Quality Monitoring: Continuously monitor machine performance and cut quality during operation, making adjustments as needed

Maintenance:

• Preventative Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters, checking fluid levels, inspecting lines and seals, and reporting wear-and-tear.     
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Identify mechanical or software issues and work with maintenance technicians to resolve problems promptly.

General:

• Workplace Safety Compliance: Adhere to all workplace safety regulations, wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment. 
• Emergency Procedures: Understand and follow emergency shut-down procedures and report all safety incidents or near misses immediately to the supervisor.  

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in similar job

Physical Requirements:

• Capability of lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and climb
• High Level of manual dexterity
• Good mechanical aptitude

Required Skills:  

• Verbal Communication in English
• English Reading Skills
• English Writing Skills
• Spanish Language Skills is a plus
• Time Management Skills
• Mathematic Aptitude