Water jet operator job description
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Water jet operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in water jet operator job postings.
Sample water jet operator requirements
- Proficiency in operating water jet machines
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Knowledge of various materials properties and how to adjust water jet settings accordingly
- Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of water jet machines
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy materials
Sample required water jet operator soft skills
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Water jet operator job description example 1
The Boring Company water jet operator job description
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
Responsibilities: Program and operate water jets Experience with proper start-up and shut-down of water jets Program and set-up using proper garnet and mixing nozzles Generate multiple part nesting's and print layouts Troubleshoot program, offset, and condition settings and adjust corrections Work in accordance to established safety rules and good housekeeping practices Work on additional equipment or tasks outside the job description as directed by the floor supervisor for production needs or continuous improvement Accurately record time and production numbers daily/report scrap
Basic Qualifications: 2+ years of professional experience programming and operating water jets, specifically OMAX machinery and software Experience with overhead cranes, basic hand tools, tape measure, calipers, micrometers, or air grinders Experience with DXF, DWG and various print file types
Preferred Skills and Experience:2+ years of professional experience leading machine and equipment maintenance Experience with CNC machine operation Able to navigate documentation from production records and database Able to identify material types and thickness as associated to work orders Able to read interpret blueprints and understand part tolerances per print specification
Culture
We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company 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.
Responsibilities: Program and operate water jets Experience with proper start-up and shut-down of water jets Program and set-up using proper garnet and mixing nozzles Generate multiple part nesting's and print layouts Troubleshoot program, offset, and condition settings and adjust corrections Work in accordance to established safety rules and good housekeeping practices Work on additional equipment or tasks outside the job description as directed by the floor supervisor for production needs or continuous improvement Accurately record time and production numbers daily/report scrap
Basic Qualifications: 2+ years of professional experience programming and operating water jets, specifically OMAX machinery and software Experience with overhead cranes, basic hand tools, tape measure, calipers, micrometers, or air grinders Experience with DXF, DWG and various print file types
Preferred Skills and Experience:2+ years of professional experience leading machine and equipment maintenance Experience with CNC machine operation Able to navigate documentation from production records and database Able to identify material types and thickness as associated to work orders Able to read interpret blueprints and understand part tolerances per print specification
Culture
We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company 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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Water jet operator job description example 2
Anderson Dahlen water jet operator job description
Anderson Dahlen, Inc. is a market leading contract manufacture of capital equipment in the Food, Pharmaceutical, Industrial and Vacuum process equipment markets. We have a long history as a family owned, privately held, values-based company of approximately 300 employees and growing.
We are part of the Gray Inc. family of companies. Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
Prepares and operates High Pressure Water Jet to process/produce high quality products.
MAJOR AREAS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY:
Responsible for operation, loading and unloading material and parts, proving programs, operating. controls, setting offsets, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements. Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements. Ensure productions rates are met or exceeded. Knowledge of computer software, Drawings, Dxf's and Flow process knowledge would be a Plus. Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality of productions. Reports all machine malfunctions to Management. Communicates with management, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues. Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment. Suggest and implement improvements. Communicates all production related items to next shift Water Jet operator or shift supervisors. Completes all required safety procedures prior to and during operations.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:
Waterjet experience a plus. Fork lift experience needed. Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication. Understanding in blue print reading/ geometric tolerance interpretation. Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Anderson Dahlen fosters a manufacturing type environment. Moderately heavy work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or less. In the performance of essential duties, the incumbent may be required to operate a variety of industrial machining tools.
BENEFITS:
Bonus Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401K with Match Profit Sharing Program Long Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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We are part of the Gray Inc. family of companies. Gray is a family-owned, fully integrated service provider specializing in engineering, design, construction, and smart manufacturing.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:
Prepares and operates High Pressure Water Jet to process/produce high quality products.
MAJOR AREAS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY:
Responsible for operation, loading and unloading material and parts, proving programs, operating. controls, setting offsets, deburring and inspection of quality parts for conformance to requirements. Studies and interprets drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations and set up requirements. Ensure productions rates are met or exceeded. Knowledge of computer software, Drawings, Dxf's and Flow process knowledge would be a Plus. Detects equipment malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts machine, within capabilities, controls or control media as required to insure quality of productions. Reports all machine malfunctions to Management. Communicates with management, production control, quality and other shop personnel for assignments and to resolve machining or quality issues. Responsible for keeping equipment and work area clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment. Suggest and implement improvements. Communicates all production related items to next shift Water Jet operator or shift supervisors. Completes all required safety procedures prior to and during operations.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:
Waterjet experience a plus. Fork lift experience needed. Must possess basic math skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, geometry and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication. Understanding in blue print reading/ geometric tolerance interpretation. Knowledge in use of precision measuring instruments and the application of such instruments should include but not limited to calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gages, indicators and scales.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Anderson Dahlen fosters a manufacturing type environment. Moderately heavy work requiring the occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or less. In the performance of essential duties, the incumbent may be required to operate a variety of industrial machining tools.
BENEFITS:
Bonus Program Paid Time Off (PTO) Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 401K with Match Profit Sharing Program Long Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
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Water jet operator job description example 3
Alro Steel water jet operator job description
Alro Steel is currently seeking a 2nd Shift Water Jet Operator to join our team in Detroit, MI.
Join the Alro team and start building your tomorrow!
Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Alro offers rewarding and challenging career opportunities, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package. We work hard to provide our teammates with comprehensive on-the-job training for a multitude of business disciplines, so that they can maximize their career expectations.
Most importantly, employment at Alro is about being a part of something bigger. It's about being on a team that employs the highest levels of loyalty, honesty and integrity. It's about exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis by taking a true interest in their needs. An Alro career provides a dynamic work environment that allows our teammates to learn, grow and succeed in whatever they put their minds to, both personally and professionally.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
+ filling and preparing customer orders for shipment;
+ operating heavy equipment including, saws, forklifts, and overhead cranes;
+ potentially working afternoon or evening hours as needed, based upon shift assignment.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a previous work history that includes:
+ previous experience in operations for a metal service center (preferred);
+ two years of experience in operating water jet equipment (preferred);
+ excellent attendance;
+ safe work habits;
+ computer and keyboard skill development;
+ a record of accurate order fulfillment.
Benefits:
+ Competitive pay
+ Medical Benefits
+ Dental Benefits
+ Vision Coverage
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Retirement Savings Plan
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Life Insurance
+ Disability Benefits
+ Tuition Reimbursement
About the company:
Alro Steel Corporation supplies raw materials (carbon, stainless steel, aluminum and red metals) to a variety of manufacturing and other industries. Our customer base, ranging in size from small to very large users of metals, has come to depend on Alro's commitment to excellent delivery service.
Alro Steel, established in 1948, is a privately held corporation with over 60 facilities strategically located throughout the Midwest and Southeast.
Alro Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers a Drug-Free Environment and Opportunities for Advancement.
ID: 2022-6945
External Company URL: www.alro.com
Post End Date: 11/4/2022
Telecommute: No
Join the Alro team and start building your tomorrow!
Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Alro offers rewarding and challenging career opportunities, as well as a competitive compensation and benefits package. We work hard to provide our teammates with comprehensive on-the-job training for a multitude of business disciplines, so that they can maximize their career expectations.
Most importantly, employment at Alro is about being a part of something bigger. It's about being on a team that employs the highest levels of loyalty, honesty and integrity. It's about exceeding customer expectations on a daily basis by taking a true interest in their needs. An Alro career provides a dynamic work environment that allows our teammates to learn, grow and succeed in whatever they put their minds to, both personally and professionally.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
+ filling and preparing customer orders for shipment;
+ operating heavy equipment including, saws, forklifts, and overhead cranes;
+ potentially working afternoon or evening hours as needed, based upon shift assignment.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a previous work history that includes:
+ previous experience in operations for a metal service center (preferred);
+ two years of experience in operating water jet equipment (preferred);
+ excellent attendance;
+ safe work habits;
+ computer and keyboard skill development;
+ a record of accurate order fulfillment.
Benefits:
+ Competitive pay
+ Medical Benefits
+ Dental Benefits
+ Vision Coverage
+ Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Retirement Savings Plan
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Life Insurance
+ Disability Benefits
+ Tuition Reimbursement
About the company:
Alro Steel Corporation supplies raw materials (carbon, stainless steel, aluminum and red metals) to a variety of manufacturing and other industries. Our customer base, ranging in size from small to very large users of metals, has come to depend on Alro's commitment to excellent delivery service.
Alro Steel, established in 1948, is a privately held corporation with over 60 facilities strategically located throughout the Midwest and Southeast.
Alro Steel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers a Drug-Free Environment and Opportunities for Advancement.
ID: 2022-6945
External Company URL: www.alro.com
Post End Date: 11/4/2022
Telecommute: No
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Updated March 14, 2024