Water Jet Operator

West Coast Waterjet

Position Title: Waterjet Operator

Position Type: Full Time

Rate: Starting $22.00+ DOE (Competitive wages based on experience)

Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm, 30 min unpaid lunch

Overtime: Required as requested by management

Probationary Period: 90 Days

Benefits: Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision (30 day waiting period)

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Time Off (PPTO): Yes

Position Summary:

The position of Waterjet Operator requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and dynamic problem solving. This position will require the operator to accurately inspect job packets, load programs, check machine settings, index material, align the machine, monitor the cutting, check quality, and close out job packets. The operator is also expected to troubleshoot machine malfunctions, perform regular maintenance, conduct emergency maintenance/repairs, deburr, de-tab, along with a variety of other shop related tasks.

This position requires the ability to lift 50-70 pounds and obtain a fork lift operators certification (in house). This position is subject to a 30-day probationary period. The ideal waterJet Operator will have the following attributes and capabilities:

Skills, Knowledge, & Past Experience

• The ability to work well in a team
• Motivated (self-tasking)
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Able to work under deadlines

Job Duties/ Functions

• Properly open/close waterjet production shop
• Prepare machines for daily cutting
• Check pumps, intensifiers, garnet hoppers
• Verify daily project packages
• Coordinate material with Shipping/Receiving
• Load programs
• Verify Program Settings, Machine Settings
• Dwells
• Pin Gauge Nozzles
• Check offsets
• Load Material
• Build jigs as needed
• Obtain buy-off on set up
• Index machine
• Run program
• Monitor for problems
• First Part buy-off if needed
• Work with shipping/receiving to prep next job
• Record set-up and cut times
• Unload completed projects
• Deburr as required
• De-tab as required
• Operate overhead crane
• Operate fork lift
• Quality inspect finished parts
• Report on finished jobs
• Shop organization
• Shop housekeeping

Employee Required Items

• Steel/ Safety Toe Boots
• Appropriate Shop Attire
• Individual specific PPE such as prescription safety glasses, braces, etc.

*This job description is not intended to be inclusive, only to capture the general work requirement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98199: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person