CNC Router and Waterjet Operator

Essner Manufacturing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Flexible holiday policy

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Essner Manufacturing, based in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Machine Operator to run CNC routers and waterjets for aerospace components. You will set up, monitor, and adjust machines to maintain high precision and quality across multiple parts.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, familiarity with 3,4,5 axis setups, and experience with Mazak/Fadal/Okuma/Haas controllers. On-site, with benefits, PTO, and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Water Jets and Router to produce aerospace parts.
• Maintain dimensional accuracy using precision measuring instruments.
• Pull programs from DXF catalog to machine controller.
• Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions and adjust controls as needed.
• Set up and operate machine/tools on trial runs to verify accuracy.
• Indicate X and Y and adjust indication as necessary.
• Make feed rate adjustments as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory in the work center.
• Understand cutting speeds, garnet types and water pressure.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to resolve machining issues.
• Perform cleanup and basic maintenance tasks.
• ERP/MRP experience is a plus.
• Read and interpret blueprints; basic program reading using MS Windows and file downloads.
• ITAR-compliant role requiring U.S. person status.

Skills

CNC routing

Waterjet machining

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Precision measurement

Team collaboration

M and G codes

Safe operating practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mazak controllers

Fadal controllers

Okuma controllers

Haas controllers

Komo controllers

Omax controllers

Job description

Are you an energetic and dependable employee that takes pride in your craft? Are you able to perform your job with little oversite? Can you operate multiple machines while maintaining high quality? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and growing aerospace manufacturing business? Essner Manufacturing is looking for qualified Machine Operators to run various types of parts across a variety of machine tools.Essner is seeking a self-starter, precise individual to operate our routers and waterjets. The ideal candidate has worked in manufacturing environments and had documented successes in safety, quality, and is experienced in operating CNC routers and waterjets.If this is an accurate description of who you are, please complete our application at the following link:https://go.apply.ci/s/0D55BA0000If this does not describe you, please do not apply – this role is not a good fit.Essner Manufacturing (www.essner.com) is a growing company based in Ft. Worth, TX supplying precision CNC machined and sheet metal components as well as complex sub-assemblies to the aerospace and defense industries. We offer competitive benefits, 401K, PTO, flexible holiday policy and education reimbursement.Reports to:Machine Shop ManagerKey Responsibilities:Ability to set up and operate both Water Jets and Router to produce aerospace partsMaintain dimensional accuracy during the machining process by using precision measuring instruments (pin gauges, mylars, calipers, laser scanning)Make sure the equipment is in top operation performance and alert supervisor of repairs when neededPull programs from DXF catalog to machine controllerStarts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance cutting, and adjusts machine controls or control media as requiredSets up and operates machine/tools on trial run to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control dataIndicates X and Y and adjusts indication as necessaryMakes feed rate adjustments.Possesses basic hand trim skills and the ability to ream holes and trim tabsMaintain a safe and clean work environment.Maintain organization of jobs and material inventory in work centerUnderstanding of cutting speeds, garnet types and water pressureAble to perform in a team environmentConsults with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining problemsDependable and possesses a strong work ethic with the ability to produce high quality partsPerforms clean-up and maintenance tasksMath Skills – decimals, percentages, fractions, geometry and understanding of Polar and Cartesian Coordinate Systems preferredPerform other duties as assignedBasic Qualification:High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.Minimum two (2) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.Minimum one (1) years of experience as a Machine Operator.Experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis mills.Experience with Mazak, Fadal, Okuma, and Haas controllers.Experience using different measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, radius gages)High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institutionMinimum one (1) years of experience in a manufacturing environmentMinimum one (1) years of experience as a Router or Waterjet OperatorAbility to carry 50 lbsExperience with Komo and Omax controllersAbility to read and interpret blueprintsBasic program reading skills using MS Windows applications as well as downloading filesFundamental understanding of M and G codesExperience using different measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, radius gages).ERP/ MRP experienceThis position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.Preferred QualificationsFive (5) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environmentThree (3) years of experience as a Router or Water Jet OperatorUnderstanding of equipment maintenanceUnderstanding of setups and nesting conceptsUnderstanding of sheet metal machining on various material types. (Titanium, Aluminum, Inconel)