Waterjet Operator Conroe, TX

Follows company guidelines for operating the waterjet machine.  Performs a variety of waterjet cutting tasks.   Possible blue print reading.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Selects, aligns, and secures holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines (mills, lathes, grinders, waterjet).  Calculates and set controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed, coolant flow, depth and angle of cut.  Starts and observes machine operation to detect malfunctions or out of tolerance machining and adjusts controls as required.   Sets up and operates conventional, special purpose and numeric control machines and machining centers to fabricate metal.  Fits and assembles machined parts into complete units, applying knowledge of machine shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, mach inability of materials.  May be included but not limited to blue print studies, sketches, drawings, manuals or specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and experience. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.  It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job’s principle elements.