Laser, Waterjet, & Airflow Operator

Job Overview: This role is responsible for operating CNC non-conventional type machines (Laser, Waterjet, Airflow and EDM).

Responsibilities

and Duties Required Operate Electrical Discharge Machine (EDM), waterjet, air flow and laser machines to produce quality parts as instructed by Operation Process Sheets. Work with required tools such as drill press, belt sander, orbital sander, swivel deburr, bench grinder, and other hand tools as instructed by Operation Process Sheets.

Must use inspection equipment. Complete documentation accurately and scans on/off shop orders correctly. Utilize and understand operation process sheets and inspect parts per character control sheets. Work responsibly and with a mindset of safety and precision. Notify Supervisor immediately should there be damage, defect, or inability to proceed efficiently.

Collaborates with members of the team and others as needed. Must use approved software and company processes and procedures to perform work. Perform all tasks in a safe and reasonable manner according to the company's Employee Handbook. Maintain a clean and safe work environment and contribute to company's 6S program and Lean concepts.

Comply with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to work independently or in a team environment. Ability to stay focused, adapt to change positively or negatively, and close attention to detail. Ability to perform mid-level math skills efficiently and accurately (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals) Ability to use various inspection equipment.

(Calipers, Micrometers, gage pins and height gages etc.) Ability to multitask and work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards. Must be able to read blueprints. Ability to read and follow company processes, policies, and procedures. Ability to multitask, work effectively and efficiently to shop order standards.

Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently. Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks.

Constantly operates machinery required for this job. Prepares and Inspects items as needed for this role. May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces. May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts. Specific coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment.

Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand in English. May work in close proximity to others. Visual Acuity: Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected. Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to read computer screen and documents. Hearing Ability: Normal hearing or corrected to normal.

Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action. Working Conditions: Factory environment. Occasional work outside normal business hours. High noise levels from operating machines. Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. Breathing fumes, dust, and mist. Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.