Water Jet Operator

CUSTOM FOAM PRODUCTS INC; Fort Loramie (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance, STD/LTD

PTO + Paid Holidays

Job summary

Custom Foam Products, Inc. is hiring a Waterjet Operator to run waterjet and related cutting equipment at our Fort Loramie facility.

The role offers a 4-day work week (Mon–Thu) with a 1:30 PM–12:00 AM shift and potential overtime, giving you long weekends and a stable schedule. You will read work orders and drawings, set up equipment, measure parts with a tape measure, monitor performance, perform quality checks, and maintain a clean, safe work area while tracking production data.

Qualifications

• Experience with waterjet, saws, CNC, or similar equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure (fractions required).
• Comfortable reading drawings or cut sheets.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate waterjet and manual saw equipment.
• Read and interpret work orders and drawings.
• Measure parts accurately using a tape measure.
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments.
• Perform quality checks to ensure specs are met.
• Troubleshoot minor machine or cutting issues.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Track production data (materials, quantities, settings).

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reliability

Team player

Tools

Waterjet

CNC

Saws

Job description

Waterjet Operator – 2nd Shift (4-Day Work Week!)

Work 4 days a week and get 3 days off - every week.
If you're a skilled operator who values precision, consistency, and having a long weekend, this is the job for you.

We're hiring a Waterjet Operator to run cutting equipment and produce high-quality foam and plastic components in our Fort Loramie Facility.

About Us

Custom Foam Products, Inc. a leading foam manufacturing company specializing in precision-engineered components for various industries. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to delivering high-quality products, we have established a strong reputation in the market. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled Water Jet operator to join our team and contribute to our production processes. This role will also be asked to perform a wide range of responsibilities to support customers, sales, and plant operations.

Why This Job Stands Out

• 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
• 3-day weekends every week
• Stable, growing company
• Clean, organized work environment
• Opportunity to build real machining/operator skills

What You'll Do

• Set up and operate waterjet and manual saw equipment
• Read and interpret work orders and drawings
• Measure parts accurately using a tape measure
• Monitor machine performance and make adjustments
• Perform quality checks to ensure specs are met
• Troubleshoot minor machine or cutting issues
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Track production data (materials, quantities, settings)

What We're Looking For

• Experience with waterjet, saws, CNC, or similar equipment
• Ability to read a tape measure (fractions required)
• Comfortable reading drawings or cut sheets
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset
• Reliable and consistent attendance
• Team player

No waterjet experience? If you've run similar equipment and can learn fast, we'll train you.

Schedule (4-Day Work Week!)

• Monday – Thursday
• 1:30 PM – 12:00 AM
• Overtime as needed (may start as early as 11:30 AM)

Pay & Benefits

• Pay based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision (with HSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance, STD/LTD
• PTO + Paid Holidays

Apply If You:

• Take pride in doing precise, accurate work
• Have experience with cutting or fabrication equipment
• Want a consistent schedule with long weekends