Waterjet Operator
Full-Time
West Palm Beach, Florida
05/08/2025
Compensation: 22.00 / Hourly
Benefit Offered: YES
Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of marine engine parts, has an immediate need for an experienced Waterjet Operator, to join their winning team in West Palm Beach.
Our candidate of choice will be responsible for the operation and set-up of a Jet Edge (water jet). A waterjet operator is responsible for operating waterjet cutting machines, which use high-pressure water streams to cut various materials with precision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up of Jet Edge
- Program reading and Data entry
- Interpret Blueprints Assist other departments as necessary
- Set up, operate, and monitor waterjet cutting machines, ensuring proper functionality and safety protocols.
- Prepare materials for cutting, including measuring, marking, and securing them on the cutting bed.
- Inspect finished products for accuracy and quality, making adjustments as necessary to maintain specifications.
- Repairs made after a malfunction occurred to restore equipment to operational status.
- Daily or weekly inspections of equipment to identify any potential issues early.
- Regular application of lubricants to reduce friction and wear in moving parts.
- Removing dirt and debris to maintain performance and prevent damage.
- Adjusting equipment to ensure accurate measurements and operations.
- Putting together and taking apart machinery components for repair or inspection.
- Shaping materials through cutting, drilling, or milling to create precision parts.
- Ensuring that fluid and air-powered systems operate efficiently.
- Inspecting and repairing electrical components and systems
- Identifying and resolving mechanical issues through diagnostic procedures.
- Implementing improvements or updates to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Perform routine maintenance on machines, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate repairs as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of production, including materials used, time spent, and any issues encountered.
- Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Work closely with team members, including engineers and production staff, to optimize cutting processes and improve efficiency.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred but not required)
- Prior knowledge or experience is not needed but is a bonus. We are willing to train the right candidate.
- Auto Cad knowledge is a must
- Good communication skills: Spanish speaker is not mandatory, but it is a plus.
- Punctual, reliable and conscientious with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
- The ability to multitask, prioritize and drive projects is a must.
- Works under minimal supervision; primary job functions require exercising independent judgment.
- Hands-on mechanical skills are a MUST.
- General knowledge of a computer
- Mechanical ability
- Basic program reading skills using MS Windows applications as well as downloading DXF files and Pronet nesting software is a plus
- Able to interpret blueprints or shop drawing and able to use measuring tools such as Micrometers/Calipers and depth gauges
- Become Forklift certified
- Fundamental understanding of M and G codes
Please apply today to be one of the first people considered for this position!
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