Water Jet Operator

JOB SUMMARY

The Waterjet Operator sets up and operates the waterjet and performs manual machining operations, such as drilling, tapping, counterboring and countersinking on metal work pieces such as A2, 4140PH, O-1, S.S., 1018, Aluminum, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Reads blueprint, job orders, tooling instructions, or standard charts to determine product specifications, work holding arrangements, cutting feeds and speeds, as well as tooling to be used to manufacture a completed work piece.

· Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.

· Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills and drill presses.

· Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls, or control media, as required.

· Sets up and operates machine on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data, as needed.

· Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems.

· Lifts and/or loads each work piece manually, or with assistance of the vacuum lift to secure work piece(s) in the waterjet.

· Verifies conformance of completed work pieces to print specifications to ensure quality control.

· Verifies dimensional tolerances of finished article with micrometers, calipers, surface plates, etc.

· Maintains budgetary estimates per routed jobs.

· Maintains a monthly spreadsheet of raw materials and orders replacement sheet stock, as required.

· Maintains replacement parts and updates the “spare” parts list; as necessary.

· Observes safety procedures.

OTHER DUTIES

· Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

· Performs any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School degree or GED.
• 1 years’ related work experience preferred.
• Manual milling experience a plus.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Victor, NY 14564 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Victor, NY 14564: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $25