Waterjet Operator, 1st Shift (Full-Time)

$19–$30 Per Hour

As a Waterjet Operator, 1st Shift with Augustine Die & Mold, Inc. (ADM), you will support ADM’s full-service ultrahigh-pressure Waterjet Cutting operations to produce high-quality, cost-effective, high-precision parts from basic and simple designs to the most complex with compound angles and difficult shapes. Prior waterjet or plasma table operations and machining experience highly preferred. If you lack this experience, but have broad-based mechanical capabilities and machine operation experience, we will provide comprehensive training. Applicants with welding or grinding experience will be considered. Position works 4×10 Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday, extended 1st shift, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM (after a 2–6-week training period Monday through Friday, 1st shift, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.) ADM offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Study and interpret drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine dimensions and tolerances of finished products, sequence of operations, and set up requirements.
Operate, load, and unload material and parts using cranes and other equipment; prove programs; operate controls; set offsets; and perform deburring and inspections of quality parts for performance requirements.
Under supervision, assist skilled CNC operators with equipment and provide QA support for immediate Supervisor or Lead Machinist/Trainer.
Pack finished assemblies to ensure protection for shipment and transport to storage area.
Ensure that production rates are met or exceeded.
Detect equipment malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjust machine, within capabilities.
Control media as required to ensure quality of production.
Report all malfunctions to Supervisor or Management.
Perform troubleshooting and light maintenance duties.
Maintain a clean working environment around all equipment and all areas in the shop.
Become educated in all areas of Shop Safety and practice learned techniques in all daily activities.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Broad-based mechanical experience
Machine operating experience
Ability to perform physically demanding medium-to-heavy-duty tasks
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Strong math skills, including but not limited to, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, and algebra for the purpose of calculating material fabrication
Strong attention to detail
Basic communication skills
Negative Panel Drug Test

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior waterjet or plasma table operations highly preferred
Prior welding or grinding experience will be considered
Machining experience highly preferred
Experience utilizing SigmaNEST® Waterjet Programming Software
Prior rigging and crane operations
Reading and interpreting blueprints and geometric tolerancing
Knowledge of the use of precision measuring instruments and their application, including but not limited to, calipers, micrometers, pin mics, depth gages, dial indicators, and scales
Ability to operate tow motors and forklifts
Use of computer applications in a shop environment

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