Waterjet Operator

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Baker (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; 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

Kaizen Lab Inc. is looking for a Waterjet Operator to manage alloy sheet cutting using waterjet technology. The role requires interpreting sketches and managing machine settings while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Key qualifications include a high school diploma and significant warehouse experience, specifically with waterjet machinery. The position offers benefits such as health insurance, a 401k plan with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse experience required.
• 1+ years of experience operating a waterjet machine.
• Knowledge of computer drawing software is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate the waterjet machine to cut alloy sheets as specified.
• Inspect and measure each piece after cutting.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Waterjet machine operation

Warehouse experience

Computer drawing software

Mathematics and geometry skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

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

Responsibilities and Duties

• Interpret sketches and draw all orders on the machine’s CADProgram, read shop orders and other related technical data, in order todetermine the machine’s set up and control settings.
• Retrievematerial from the plate racks using overhead crane, forklift or handcart.
• Drawor nest parts for cutting in order to maximize yield and minimize waste.
• Aftercutting, 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 asexception report inventory counts.
• Maintainthe waterjet machine by loading all garnet, inspecting bellows, hoses, pumps,filters, flow meters, and various pressure fittings around the machine.
• Repairminor leaks and keep the cutting heads clean to avoid damage due toclogs.
• Visualizepart 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

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Threeor more years warehouse experience
• Oneor more years of waterjet machine experience
• Knowledgeof computer drawing software
• Mathand general geometry skills
• Excellentwritten and oral communication skills
• Goodorganizational, problem-solving skills, and time management skills
• Abilityto conceptualize layouts mentally
• Abilityto measure using different tools
• Abilityto read and calculate numbers and data
• Abilityto work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction
• Strong work ethic; self-motivated
• Operatewith high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers,and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Twoor more years of machining experience

Company Benefits

• 401k withCompany Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays