Waterjet Operator

Corrosion Materials; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A specialized manufacturing company located in Baker, Louisiana is seeking an experienced Waterjet Operator. The role involves operating the waterjet machine, interpreting sketches using CAD software, maintaining machine quality, and ensuring efficient workflows. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, three years of warehouse experience, and a strong work ethic. Benefits include 401k with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operate the waterjet machine to cut alloy sheets and plates.
• Use CAD program to interpret sketches for machining.
• Maintain the waterjet machine and keep work area organized.
• Inspect and measure pieces to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Waterjet machine operation

Computer drawing software

Math skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 setup 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 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