Laser, Waterjet, & Airflow Operator

Job Overview:

This role is responsible for operating CNC non-conventional type machines (Laser, Waterjet, Airflow and EDM).

Responsibilities and Duties Required 

• Operate Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM), waterjet, air flow and laser machines to produce quality parts as instructed by Operation Process Sheets.
• Work with required tools such as drill press, belt sander, orbital sander, swivel deburr, bench grinder, and other hand tools as instructed by Operation Process Sheets.
• Must use inspection equipment.
• Complete documentation accurately and scans on/off shop orders correctly.
• Utilize and understand operation process sheets and inspect parts per character control sheets.
• Work responsibly and with a mindset of safety and precision.
• Notify Supervisor immediately should there be damage, defect, or inability to proceed efficiently.
• Collaborates with members of the team and others as needed.
• Must use approved software and company processes and procedures to perform work.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner according to the company's Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and contribute to company's 6S program and Lean concepts.
• Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required: 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to stay focused, adapt to change positively or negatively, and close attention to detail.
• Ability to perform mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals)
• Ability to use various inspection equipment. (Calipers, Micrometers, gage pins and height gages etc.)
• Ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.
• Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.

Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks. 
• Constantly operates machinery required for this job.   
• Prepares and Inspects items as needed for this role.   
• May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces. 
• May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
• Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. 
• Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand in English.  
• May work in close proximity to others.

Visual Acuity:

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

• Normal hearing or corrected to normal. 
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action. 

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours.
• High noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.