Water Jet Operator Jobs

Southern Fabrication Works, LLC is located in Burley, Idaho where we design and construct custom food processing equipment. We are currently seeking a Water Jet Operator. The water jet operator will primarily operate our water jets, cutting sheets of material into various parts, deburring the parts, and then ensuring they are put in the proper kitting box. Detail oriented, highly accurate, and the ability to communicate with coworkers, and management, as well as the ability to multitask and meet deadlines are essential.

The water jet operator works under the specific supervision, guidance, and direction of the Pre-Fabrication Manager, and the general supervision of the Owner.

Interested candidates will have experience operating a water jet, along with other power and hand tools, can accurately and precisely read a tape measure, and can read and understand blueprints and will have previous experience operating abrasive water jet cutting systems, and experience with nesting and programming software.

The following is a minimal description of specific areas of accountability for a water jet operator:

• Safely load & unload material from waterjet table.
• Responsible for overall safety, cleanliness & operational efficiency of the equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment - including cutting heads, pumps, drives, filtration equipment, garnet removal, etc.
• Troubleshoot & correct errors, faults or other conditions resulting in machine downtime
• Identify & implement support equipment and technology solutions to streamline manufacturing operations & increase operational efficiency.
• Cleaning, deburring, finishing & packaging of finished goods.
• Program, setup & operate waterjet cutting system.
• Other duties as assigned
• Understand mechanics of the equipment including high-pressured water system, pumps, and motors.
• Operation of support equipment for drilling, tapping, tumbling, etc. as required for parts finishing.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerances.
• Comply with internal quality checks.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery.

Please submit a completed application with attached resume to Southern Fabrication Works Office, 238 West 35 South, Burley, Idaho or by email to [email protected]