Waterjet Operator

Company: Progressive Machine & Design
Location: Victor
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY The Waterjet Operator sets up and operates the waterjet and performs manual machining operations, such as drilling, tapping, counterboring and countersinking on metal work pieces such as A2, 4140PH, O-1, S.S., 1018, Aluminum, etc. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reads blueprint, job orders, tooling instructions, or standard charts to determine product specifications, work holding arrangements, cutting feeds and speeds, as well as tooling to be used to manufacture a completed work piece. Measures, marks, and scribes dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining. Selects, aligns, and secures fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills and drill presses. Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining and adjusts machine controls, or control media, as required. Sets up and operates machine on trial runs to verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data, as needed. Confers with engineers, production personnel, programmers, or others to resolve machining or assembly problems. Lifts and/or loads each work piece manually, or with assistance of the vacuum lift to secure work piece(s) in the waterjet. Verifies conformance of completed work pieces to print specifications to ensure quality control. Verifies dimensional tolerances of finished article with micrometers, calipers, surface plates, etc. Maintains budgetary estimates per routed jobs. Maintains a monthly spreadsheet of raw materials and orders replacement sheet stock, as required. Maintains replacement parts and updates the “spare” parts list; as necessary. Observes safety procedures. OTHER DUTIES Maintains a clean and orderly work area. Performs any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations. Requirements EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE High School degree or GED. 1 years’ related work experience preferred. Manual milling experience a plus. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Effective verbal and written communication. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures. Dependable and flexible to complete assignments in a timely manner. Time management skills and the ability to prioritize workload. Ability to multi-task. Problem solving skills including the ability to solve practical problems. Organizational skills. Ability to take initiative and show creativity. Ability to take direction. Ability to work independently and as a team. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Proficient in understanding blueprints and interpreting GD&T. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and arms to reach or handle (and occasionally feel) objects, tools, or controls; speak or hear the English language. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; perform repetitive motion. Seldom required to climb and balance. Regularly lift, carry, or move, and occasionally push or pull a minimum of 30 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is primarily performed indoors. Outside work may be performed between 0-15 percent of the time. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE. Salary Description $20.00 - $25.00/hr

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