Waterjet Operator | 2nd Shift

Summary

The CNC Water Jet Operator position is available at an Industrial Technology Company in the Winston, GA area. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a pay rate of $27 per hour plus benefits. The shift is 2nd shift (3PM to 1:30AM, Monday to Thursday; off Friday).

Key Responsibilities

• Cuts parts to prepare for finishing per provided schedule to meet or exceed customer’s expectations.
• Trains to be able to utilize various tools and equipment to cut and machine parts of varying difficulty.
• Communicates to supervisor when assemblies are incomplete, need rework, or any other issue that affects producing the lift for on-time delivery.
• Uses computer and manufacturing software program to issue materials, report completed routers, and view upcoming shipments.
• Works in the department as a team member to produce products per manufacturing specifications to achieve or exceed the production, quality standards and goals.
• Moves and handles materials as necessary.
• Performs routine cleaning to include sweeping and mopping floors, wiping down equipment, and participating in rotating schedule for cleaning bathrooms and break area.
• Performs any other assignment requested by Lead, supervisor or production manager.

Required Experience & Knowledge

• Prior machining experience is required.
• Experience with a manual mill is strongly preferred and would be a significant plus.
• Familiarity with common machining tools and terminology.
• Must understand basic machining concepts, including: Drilling and tapping, Hole sizes and diameters, Counterbore vs. countersink, Tapping.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints/prints, including dimensions and details.
• Must be comfortable with basic math, including: Addition and subtraction, Multiplication, Decimals.
• Must be able to accurately read a tape measure.
• Experience using calipers is required.
• Micrometer experience is a plus but can be taught.
• Strong ability to retain and apply information is very important.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift 100-130 lbs.
• No current back issues or limitations that would interfere with safely performing the job.

Reliability

• Reliable attendance is critical.

Preferred Candidate

• Someone with previous manual mill experience would be an excellent fit.
• Candidates with machining experience should already have familiarity with many of the tools, terminology, and concepts used in the role.

Compensation/Role Context

• The waterjet process is less complex than manual milling from a machine-operation standpoint.
• Operators are not responsible for their own setups on the waterjet.