Waterjet Operator

Industrial-Service-; Brigadoon (PA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waterjet Operator in York, PA, is responsible for safely operating the waterjet to produce parts for equipment and structures installed at customer sites. Experience operating and programming CNC waterjets is required; laser and plasma operator experience may be applicable.

Strong math and problem-solving skills are essential. You will work with blueprints and specifications, load and unload pieces, perform quality inspections, and document production activities.

Qualifications

• High School degree required; formal training in metal fabrication preferred.
• Solid math and problem-solving skills.
• 5+ years of sheet/plate metal cutting experience using automated technologies (laser, plasma or waterjet; abrasive waterjet preferred).
• Experience with brakes, shears, iron workers, rollers, etc.
• Welding experience is helpful.
• Willingness to work in other areas of the shop as needed.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements.
• Frequently communicate with supervisor, engineering, and other personnel regarding quality and production issues.
• Use blueprints and precise measurements to produce metal and plastic parts.
• Load and unload work pieces manually or with lift equipment.
• Move cut material to storage areas.
• Observe in-process cutting to ensure quality.
• Conduct quality inspections using micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Document fabricated parts and related production activities clearly.
• Maintain waterjet and other equipment, including periodic sediment removal.
• Perform housekeeping and general upkeep of the work area.

Skills

Timely work

Equipment handling

Team player

Waterjet programming accuracy

Independent work

Education

High School diploma

Metal fabrication training

Tools

Waterjet

Press Brake

Saws

Overhead Cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Full Time York, PA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Summary

The Waterjet Operator is responsible for safely operating the Waterjet to produce parts needed for equipment and structures that will be installed at customer sites. This position requires someone with experience operating and programming a CNC waterjet (laser and plasma operator experience may be applicable). A successful candidate must have solid math and problem-solving skills.

Skills/ Abilities

• Performs all work in a timely manner
• Safely uses all equipment, such as waterjet, press brake, saws, overhead cranes, forklifts, etc.
• Works as part of the team helping in other areas as needed, such as Press Brake, Saw, etc.
• Consistently accurate when programing the waterjet and producing parts
• Work with limited supervision and in a clean and organized manner

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements
• Frequently communicate with supervisor, engineering, and any other affected personnel/departments regarding quality and production issues
• Use blueprints, specifications, and precise measurements and calculations to accurately and efficiently produce metal and plastic parts
• Load and unload work pieces, either manually or using lift equipment
• Moves cut material into appropriate storage areas
• Generally, observe in-process cutting of material to ensure quality
• Complete quality inspections of parts, including using measuring equipment, such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
• Provide complete, accurate, and legible documentation of fabricated parts, and of any activities related to their production
• Fully maintain the waterjet and other equipment required to complete job duties (including periodically emptying the sediment from the tank, which is hard, wet, dirty work)
• Perform housekeeping/general upkeep of entire work area (and assist in housekeeping throughout the shop, as needed)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to complete the essential functions of this position: stand, walk, climb, crouch, stoop, kneel and, bend
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time on a regular basis
• Performing mechanical or skilled trade tasks
• The position is subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes

Qualifications

• High School degree required; formal training in metal fabrication through a trade school or apprenticeship is preferred
• Solid math and problem-solving skills required
• 5+ years of sheet/plate metal cutting experience using automated technologies, such as laser, plasma or waterjet (abrasive waterjet strongly preferred)
• Experience with other metal fabrication equipment (brakes, shears, iron workers, rollers, etc.) is required
• Welding experience is helpful
• Willingness to work in other areas of the shop as needed
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed