Material Handler / Driver

WET Design

Burbank, California

Welcome to WET, the pioneering force behind groundbreaking fountain designs and engineering marvels worldwide, from the Fountains of Bellagio to the awe-inspiring Dubai Fountain (the world’s largest choreographed fountain), and hundreds more. WET harnesses the elements of nature – water, fire, ice, fog, and light – to evoke emotions, transcend the mundane, and captivate audiences across the globe. 

WET has established itself as a visionary design company. Our designs blend form, material, patters, acoustics and more to create spectacular places that visitors connect with. WET has been chosen to create for some of the most high-profile clients in the world. With award-winning and groundbreaking projects ranging from residential to government and corporate projects, we design water features for small or large footprints.

THE CORE OF THE POSITION

The Material Handler / Driver / Machine Operator will be responsible for material handling, cutting metals & movement of raw materials and finished parts using company truck and forklift. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive raw material deliveries, unloading trucks and putting materials in their final locations
• Organization and cleanliness of material yards
• Accurately setting up and aligning the saw to produce a safe, productive quality cuts
• Maintaining proper cutting parameters – direction, tension, and speed
• Organize and cut orders in a timely manner according to specifications
• Identifying to supervisor when material levels are getting low to trigger re-order
• Minimize the amount of scrap by maintaining optimal accuracy while cutting
• Follow established safety procedures for all assignments
• Comply with all Company requirements for conduct and work behavior
• Perform startups, shut downs, inspection, oiling on critical points, and repairs
• Perform any other duties, responsibilities or tasks as assigned
• Works in other areas as instructed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of driving a company Truck and a fork-lift in a Production environment
• 3 years of material handling experience using fork lift, company trucks, pallette jacks
• 1 year of experience operating a saw 
• Read blue prints, use tape measurer
• Clean DMV driving record - Class 3
• Continuous use of hands and fingers, hearing to understand and respond to various equipment, process alarms, radio messages, etc
• Self-motivated and capable and willing to work independently
• Willingness to cross-strain on other saws and shop equipment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Forklift driver certification (we can certify onsite)
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Stand a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed

WET is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with WET is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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