Waterjet Operator & Precision Secondary Machining

Alum-a-Lift; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alum-a-Lift in Winston, Georgia, is seeking a Waterjet Operator who can perform secondary operations including deburring, drilling, tapping and countersinking. The role requires following drawings, verifying material and dimensions, and maintaining quality standards in a small-batch shop environment.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, proficiency with calipers and inspection tools, and a commitment to safety and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, fabrication or machine-shop experience required.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and follow dimensional and finish requirements.
• Experience using calipers, thread gauges and inspection tools.
• Experience with deburring, drilling, tapping and countersinking.
• Dependable attendance and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate waterjet cutting equipment with provided programs.
• Read drawings and work orders to verify material, thickness, quantities and dimensions.
• Load, position and secure material using approved handling methods.
• Perform secondary operations: deburring, edge finishing, drilling, tapping, countersinking, chamfering.
• Select tools and set up equipment for secondary operations.
• Inspect dimensions, hole sizes, threads, countersinks and edge quality against drawings.
• Identify and organize finished parts by order, suffix and part number.
• Follow production priorities and communicate shortages, equipment issues and delays.
• Record completed quantities, production activity and scrap.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and operator maintenance.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.

Skills

Reading drawings

Calipers

Thread gauges

Attention to detail

Safety and quality focus

Tools

Drill presses

Deburring equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Alum-a-Lift in Winston, Georgia, is seeking a Waterjet Operator who can perform secondary operations including deburring, drilling, tapping and countersinking. The role requires following drawings, verifying material and dimensions, and maintaining quality standards in a small-batch shop environment.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing experience, proficiency with calipers and inspection tools, and a commitment to safety and on-time delivery.