Laser Waterjet Operator

About the role

Sacoma Specialty Products is looking for a hands-on, on-site Waterjet Operator to join our manufacturing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with advanced manufacturing equipment, takes pride in producing precise, high-quality parts, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment. The Waterjet Operator will be responsible for setting up and operating waterjet equipment to cut a variety of materials according to specifications and production requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

About Sacoma Specialty Products

Sacoma Specialty Products is an engineering-driven manufacturing partner specializing in value-added design input, prototyping, precision machining, fabrication, stamping, welding, and assembly. We partner with our customers to improve quality, function, and cost while delivering dependable production-ready solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Stable, Growing Manufacturing Company

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate the Waterjet machine
• Load and run 2D cutting programs
• Inspect part quality and maintain accurate records
• Perform routine maintenance
• Support continuous improvement efforts and proper material handling
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards
• Perform quality first piece inspections and obtain Quality approvals as needed
• Separate finished product from the skeleton
• Load and run programs set by Engineering
• Ensure the quality of the product
• Get assistance from the Team Leader or Engineering when the machine is not cutting correctly
• Know how to start and stop the Water Jet properly
• Run 2D programs provided by Engineering and ensure proper nesting and cut alignment on the machine
• Load steel, unload finished parts and skeletons from the Waterjet and 2D lasers; organize parts per job order and prepare them for shipping
• Responsible for all material handling and inventory of Waterjet parts and steel plates
• Repair of all nonconforming parts
• Update DXFs and delete old files when a programming alert has been received
• Keep necessary operational and quality records and complete required paperwork
• Remain productive and assist with other tasks during machine transitions or downtime
• Implement continuous improvement ideas
• 6-S responsibility for the area
• Dispose of scrap skeletons responsibly in the correct recycling dumpsters
• Perform basic maintenance tasks at the prescribed frequency to maintain the machine in good working order
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support production goals or team initiatives

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Trained to operate an overhead crane
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures
• Must have excellent attendance as well as willingness and ability to work overtime
• Physically demanding task of unloading parts from sheet steel skeletons throughout the shift
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds continuously
• Must be able to pull and position steel plates
• Must be able to stand for long periods

Americans With Disabilities Specifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical Summary

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use his/her hands, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift or pull 55-80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hearing capacity required to maximize ability to understand all verbal communication and react accordingly.