Waterjet Operator

The Waterjet Operator primarily operates the waterjet machine to cut alloy sheets and plates according to the given specifications, sketches or shop travelers.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a minimum, the following is a basic description of typical duties and responsibilities expected of the Waterjet Operator. These duties are not exhaustive and are subject to change as the needs of the organization require. 

• Interpret sketches and draw all orders on the machine’s CAD Program, read shop orders and other related technical data, in order to determine the machine’s set up and control settings.
• Retrieve material from the plate racks using overhead crane, forklift or handcart.
• Draw or nest parts for cutting in order to maximize yield and minimize waste.
• After cutting, inspect and measure each piece, then mark according to quality standards.
• Properly mark alloy, spec, heat, and size of piece on the material.
• Scan materials in when processing an order and scan materials out when processing of the order is completed.
• Process any paperwork associated with the order, including bar code tags, cycle counts, as well as exception report inventory counts.
• Maintain the waterjet machine by loading all garnet, inspecting bellows, hoses, pumps, filters, flow meters, and various pressure fittings around the machine.
• Repair minor leaks and keep the cutting heads clean to avoid damage due to clogs.
• Visualize part placement on starting stock and be able to layout cut patterns from memory.
• Keep immediate work area clean and organized throughout the day.
• Use precision when operating tools such as tape measures, micrometers, nibblers, and calipers.
• Cross-train other team members as assigned.
• Adhere to all CMI's safety rules, regulations, and quality standards.
• Adhere to all CMI's handbook policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three or more years warehouse experience
• One or more years of waterjet machine experience
• Knowledge of computer drawing software
• Math and general geometry skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational, problem-solving skills, and time management skills
• Ability to conceptualize layouts mentally
• Ability to measure using different tools
• Ability to read and calculate numbers and data
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction
• Strong work ethic; self-motivated
• Operate with high integrity, maintaining positive relations with co-workers, customers, and suppliers

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of machining experience 

Company Benefits

• 401k with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays