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Waterjet Operator (Weekend Shift)

Janicki Industries
Sedro Woolley, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025 CLOSED ON 3/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Waterjet Operator (Weekend Shift) position at Janicki Industries?

Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are looking for a Waterjet Operator to join our growing team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State.

There is a $3 shift differential for all hours worked on the weekend day shift.

Waterjet Operator will work according to supervisor’s direction. Programs and operates Waterjet Cutting machines used to cut panels to various design specifications. 

The following essential job functions are performed as a Waterjet Programmer:

  • Oversees all aspects of the Waterjet programmer.
  • Releases Work Orders
  • Reads, interprets and follows work orders, lay-up sheets, drawings and work instructions.
  • Accesses and uploads programming files
  • Creates dimensional drawings, Creates and maximizes nesting layouts
  • Administers daily job tasks and sets priorities for Waterjet and support Techs on both day and swing shifts
  • Carries out methods needed to do the job successfully
  • Loads material to be cut for specific projects
  • Manages materials inventory
  • Inspects finished product for conformance to design specifications
  • Completes documentation of product, processes and equipment including: work orders entries, labels, and job cost tracking sheets.
  • Ensures the Quality of our products continually meets or exceeds our customer’s requirements
  • Enforces 5S, Janicki Industries Rules and Safety Practices, and keeps work areas clean and organized
  • Enforces AS9100 and Nadcap Standards and Practices throughout all work performed
  • Schedules maintenance and performs monthly maintenance on the water jet machine
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.  The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).  Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma or GED plus 1-2 year of college (or comparable work experience is required).
  • Must have CNC experience, CAD-CAM programming, basic computer and math skills and 3 yrs. of mechanical hands on experience.
  • Position requires effective communication skills in the English language, verbal and written.
  • Requirements also include excellent computer and typing skills, as well as the ability to communicate technical data effectively.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Wage range for this role is between $20 - $40 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

Salary : $20 - $40

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