Water Jet & Laser Operator

General Summary:

• This position is classified as a safety sensitive position, see Limitations and Disclaimer for additional information.

Essential Job Functions:

• Programs water jet and lasers.
• Plan sequence of operations and review blueprints to ensure precision.
• Establish proper stop location, adjust laser beam focal point.
• Set up, maintain and operate laser and water jet.
• Complete assignments on-time and correctly.
• Operate Forklift to move materials, load and unload materials with suction cups and cranes.
• Deburr parts as necessary.
• Completes manufacturing documentation in a timely manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of difference on thicknesses and types of stainless materials.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the use of cutting tools.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to read cut sheets, blueprints, and tape measures.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Computer experience.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and risk of radiation. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Limitations and Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Safety sensitive jobs are those with tasks or duties that reasonably could affect the health and safety of the employee and others. Safety sensitive jobs include, but are not limited to, jobs that use heavy machinery, use power tools, operating public transportation or dealing with hazardous chemicals. Employees hired to safety-sensitive positions must submit to regular drug and alcohol testing, as well as post-accident testing.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.