Waterjet Programmer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Royersford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Waterjet Programmer / Operator for a contract metal fabrication role in the Royersford area. This hands-on position focuses on programming, operating, and maintaining waterjet equipment to keep production moving and parts meeting exact tolerances.

Candidates must read engineering drawings, troubleshoot basic issues, perform preventive maintenance, and help train other waterjet operators while safeguarding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience programming and operating waterjet cutting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience performing basic repair and maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Ability to use measuring tools and inspect finished parts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of waterjet production.

Responsibilities

• Program waterjet cutting equipment using customer drawings and job specifications.
• Set up and operate waterjet machinery to cut metal parts to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Review drawings, determine cutting requirements, and select appropriate cutting parameters.
• Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on waterjet equipment.
• Identify and address issues involving cutting quality, machine operation, and equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate production records and follow established safety and quality procedures.
• Assist with training and directing other waterjet operators.

Skills

Waterjet programming

Waterjet operation

Reading drawings

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Independent worker

Job description

A contract metal fabricator is seeking a Lead Waterjet Programmer / Operator to program, operate, and maintain waterjet cutting equipment. This is a hands-on manufacturing position for someone who can keep production moving, troubleshoot basic equipment issues, and maintain cutting quality.

Responsibilities

• Program waterjet cutting equipment using customer drawings and job specifications.
• Set up and operate waterjet machinery to cut metal parts to required dimensions and tolerances.
• Review drawings, determine cutting requirements, and select appropriate cutting parameters.
• Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on waterjet equipment.
• Identify and address issues involving cutting quality, machine operation, and equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate production records and follow established safety and quality procedures.
• Assist with training and directing other waterjet operators.

Requirements

• Previous experience programming and operating waterjet cutting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience performing basic repair and maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Ability to use measuring tools and inspect finished parts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of waterjet production.