WATERJET OPERATORS

Gray’s Specialty Equipment segment offers a comprehensive range of expert services to design, manufacture, integrate, install, and maintain advanced systems. The segment includes Anderson Dahlen, located in Ramsey, MN, and Waconia, MN. Anderson Dahlen delivers end-to-end equipment design-build and contract manufacturing, with precision fabrication—cutting, forming, machining, welding, finishing, and complex assemblies—backed by engineering, integration, and complete process solutions including skids and sanitary platforms tailored to customer applications. Anderson Dahlen is ISO 9001:2015 certified, as well as ASME, AWS, and PED compliant.

About the role

The Waterjet Operator is responsible for preparing, setting up, and operating high-pressure waterjet equipment to process materials and produce high-quality parts. The role may support entry-level through experienced waterjet operations, with responsibilities assigned based on skill level, experience, and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, load, and unload high-pressure waterjet equipment to produce parts that meet quality, dimensional, and production requirements.
• Set up jobs, verify programs, establish offsets, inspect parts, and perform deburring as required.
• Study and interpret drawings, specifications, manuals, work instructions, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, sequence of operations, and setup requirements.
• Meet or exceed expected production rates while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Use applicable computer software, drawings, DXF files, and Flow process knowledge to support waterjet operations.
• Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance conditions and make adjustments within established capabilities; report machine malfunctions to management as needed.
• Communicate with management, production control, shift supervisors, and other operators regarding assignments, job status, quality concerns, and production issues.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly and perform basic preventative maintenance functions on equipment.
• Safely use forklift, crane, and rigging equipment as required for material handling.
• Complete required safety procedures prior to and during operations.
• Assist with programming, pathing, and process improvements based on experience level.
• Troubleshoot routine production or quality issues and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Work independently or with guidance depending on assigned level, training, and complexity of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Waterjet Operator I: entry-level to 1 year of related manufacturing, machine operation, fabrication, or waterjet experience preferred.
• Waterjet Operator II: 1–3 years of related waterjet, machine operation, fabrication, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Must possess basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplication, and division to support measurement and production calculations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments and their application, including calipers, ID and OD micrometers, depth gauges, indicators, and scales.
• Forklift and crane experience preferred; ability to obtain required certifications as needed.

Physical Requirements

The company fosters a manufacturing-type environment. Moderately heavy work requires the occasional lifting of objects weighing 50 pounds or less. In the performance of essential duties, the incumbent may be required to operate a variety of industrial machining tools.

• Lift/Carry: 0-10 lbs. continuously, 11-50 lbs. frequently, 51-100 lbs. never
• Push/Pull: 0-25 lbs. continuously, 26-100 lbs. frequently
• Bend: 34-66% during a 10-hour shift
• Twist/Turn: 34-66% during a 10-hour shift
• Kneel/Squat: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Sit: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Stand/Walk: 67-100% during a 10-hour shift
• Overhead Reaching: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift
• Ladder/Stair Climb: 0-33% during a 10-hour shift

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $22-$29/hour. The wage range takes into account a wide range of factors including skill sets, experience and training, certifications, as well as business and organizational needs.

Schedule

• Day shift: 4/10 hour days, Monday-Thursday
• Night shift: 4/10 hour days, Monday-Thursday, 15% shift differential
• Weekend shift: 3/12 hour days, Friday-Sunday, 15% shift differential

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for treatment, preventative care, exams, and prescriptions.
• Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options for peace of mind and support in challenging times.
• Private health insurance, life insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP) for team members overseas.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.