Waterjet Operator

About the role

Waterjet Operator will work according to supervisor’s direction. Programs and operates Waterjet Cutting machines used to cut panels to various design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the Waterjet programmer.
• Releases Work Orders.
• Reads, interprets and follows work orders, lay-up sheets, drawings and work instructions.
• Accesses and uploads programming files.
• Creates dimensional drawings.
• Creates and maximizes nesting layouts.
• Administers daily job tasks and sets priorities for Waterjet and support Techs on both day and swing shifts.
• Carries out methods needed to do the job successfully.
• Loads material to be cut for specific projects.
• Manages materials inventory.
• Inspects finished product for conformance to design specifications.
• Completes documentation of product, processes and equipment including work orders entries, labels, and job cost tracking sheets.
• Ensures the Quality of our products continually meets or exceeds our customer’s requirements.
• Enforces 5S, Janicki Industries Rules and Safety Practices, and keeps work areas clean and organized.
• Enforces AS9100 and Nadcap Standards and Practices throughout all work performed.
• Schedules maintenance and performs monthly maintenance on the water jet machine.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 1-2 year of college (or comparable work experience is required).
• Must have CNC experience, CAD-CAM programming, basic computer and math skills and 3+ yrs. of mechanical hands-on experience.
• Requires effective communication skills in the English language, verbal and written.
• Excellent computer and typing skills, as well as the ability to communicate technical data effectively.

Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with employer contribution.
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account).
• 401k with employer matching.
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Education reimbursement program.
• Several shift options.
• Premium pay for off-shifts.
• Premium pay for security clearance if applicable.

Wage Information

The wage range for this role is between $20 - $40 an hour plus a discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts, off-site work, and access pay.

Shift Differential

A $3 shift differential for all hours worked on the weekend day shift.