Waterjet Operator

The Waterjet Operator primarily operates the waterjet Mmchine to cut alloy sheets and plates according to the given specifications, sketches or shop travelers.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Waterjet Operator. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require.

- Interpret sketches and draw all orders on the machine’s CAD Program, read shop orders and other related technical data, in order to determine the machine’s set up and control settings.

- Retrieve material from the plate racks using overhead crane, forklift or handcart.

- Draw or nest parts for cutting in order to maximize yield and minimize waste.

- After cutting, inspect and measure each piece, then mark according to quality standards.

- Properly mark alloy, spec, heat, and size of piece on the material.

- Scan materials in when processing an order and scan materials out when processing of the order is completed.

- Process any paperwork associated with the order, including bar code tags, cycle counts, as well as exception report inventory counts.

- Maintain the waterjet machine by loading all garnet, inspecting bellows, hoses, pumps, filters, flow meters, and various pressure fittings around the machine.

- Repair minor leaks and keep the cutting heads clean to avoid damage due to clogs.

- Visualize part placement on starting stock and be able to layout cut patterns from memory.

- Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.

- Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.

- Cross-train other team members as assigned.

- Adhere to all CMI's safety rules, regulations, and quality standards.

- Adhere to all CMI's handbook policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Three or more years warehouse experience

- One or more years of waterjet machine experience

- Knowledge of computer drawing software

- Math and general geometry skills

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Good organizational, problem-solving skills, and time management skills

- Ability to conceptualize layouts mentally

- Ability to measure using different tools

- Ability to read and calculate numbers and data

- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction

- Strong work ethic; self-motivated

- Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

- Two or more years of machining experience

Company Benefits

- 401k with Company Match

- Health Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Life Insurance

- Long-term disability

- Short-term disability

- Paid Time Off

- Paid Holidays