What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Jet Operator position at WELDFIT?
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Water Jet Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining water jet cutting machine to shape and cut a wide variety of materials according to production specifications. This role ensures precision, quality, and efficiency in daily operations, while strictly adhering to safety standards and maintenance protocol
Other Duties / Expectations:
- Read and interpret blueprints, CAD drawings, and work orders to determine specifications.
- Set up and operate water jet cutting equipment to cut specific metals.
- Select appropriate tools, materials, and set ups for each job.
- Inspect finished products to ensure quality and adherence to design tolerances.
- Perform routine adjustments to machines to improve cut quality or resolve issues.
- Collaborate with supervisors to meet production goals.
Responsibility:
- Machine Setup: Prepare and calibrate water jet machinery for each job based on material type and thickness.
- Nozzle and Abrasive Management: Install, monitor, and replace nozzles and manage abrasive flow rate and type.
- Material Handling: Load and secure raw materials safely onto the cutting bed.
- Control Software Operation: Use CNC systems to program and run cutting sequences.
- Fixture and Tooling Management: Set up and maintain proper fixtures and tooling to ensure part stability during cutting.
- Cut Quality Monitoring: Continuously monitor machine performance and cut quality during operation, making adjustments as needed.
Maintenance:
- Preventative Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning filters, checking fluid levels, inspecting lines and seals, and reporting wear-and-tear.
- Troubleshooting and Repairs: Identify mechanical or software issues and work with maintenance technicians to resolve problems promptly.
General:
- Workplace Safety Compliance: Adhere to all workplace safety regulations, wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.
- Emergency Procedures: Understand and follow emergency shut-down procedures and report all safety incidents or near misses immediately to the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience in similar job
Physical Requirements:
- Capability of lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Ability to stand, walk, bend and climb
- High Level of manual dexterity
- Good mechanical aptitude
Required Skills:
- Verbal Communication in English
- English Reading Skills
- English Writing Skills
- Spanish Language Skills is a plus
- Time Management Skills
- Mathematic Aptitude